Checkpoint for Wednesday 27 June 2018
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Wallaby sighting in Otago extremely concerning for regional
6:26 PM.An increase in the number of sightings of wallabies in Dunedin has officials alarmed they're moving outside of South Canterbury, into Otago and Southland. Audio
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Aucklanders shiver through coldest night in three years
6:23 PM.Aucklanders cranking up their electric blankets and heaters to stay warm in seriously cold temperatures over night have churned through near-record amounts of power, as the city reached temperatures… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt reveals plans to crack down on loan sharks
6:18 PM.The government has unveiled proposals to cap interest and fees charged on loans in a bid to crack down on loan sharks preying on low income communities. Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Fa'afoi released… Read more Video, Audio
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Fatal crash occurred on 'harsh corner' on SH3
6:12 PM.Wanganui Chronicle reporter Jacob McSweeny was one of the first on the scene of a horrific six-fatality crash in Taranaki today. Video, Audio
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Death toll could rise after horror crash, police say
6:08 PM.Police say the death toll from the crash in South Taranaki this morning could rise as the two people airlifted to hospital were in a very serious condition when they left. Audio
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Henry Anchondo admits bungled attempt to bring cocaine into NZ
5:56 PM.A diamante encrusted horse head statue full of cocaine and a manhunt that went on for over a year - Henry Anchondo's case has all the makings of a bad movie. Court reporter Edward Gay was in court and… Read more Video, Audio
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Two Royal NZ Ballet dancers get compensation following complaints
5:42 PM.There have been four personal grievance claims against Royal New Zealand Ballet in the last year, two of which have resulted in financial payments. The ballet company board's chairman Steven Fyfe… Read more Video, Audio
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Tim McKinnel to investigate Gail Maney's murder conviction
5:37 PM.Private investigator Tim McKinnel, who led the effort to overturn Teina Pora's rape and murder convictions, says the case of Gail Maney is fragile and has volunteered to take another look at it. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 June 2018
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Koro Wetere 'grandfather of the people' laid to rest
5:25 PM.More than 500 people gathered at Tūrangawaewae in Ngaruawahia this morning for a funeral service for former Māori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere, who died of cancer on Saturday, a day after his 83rd… Read more Video, Audio
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John Key lobbied minister over Te Arai development
5:21 PM.Former Prime Minister, Sir John Key, lobbied the Forestry Minister on behalf of a US billionaire and two Northland iwi for their development to be exempted from a foreign buyers ban. Read more Audio
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Govt plans to recruit thousands of people on the dole
5:17 PM.RNZ has uncovered fresh details of a dole for apprenticeships scheme starting next year costing $60 million annually. The details are part of an action plan aimed at encouraging unwilling employers to… Read more Audio
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SH3 in Taranaki closed after crash that killed six
5:15 PM.Reporter Robin Martin joins Checkpoint live from outside the scene of the South Taranaki crash. Video, Audio
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Newborn among six killed in South Taranaki crash
5:12 PM.The head-on-collision in South Taranaki today, where five adults and a newborn have died, is the worst crash on New Zealand roads in 13 years. South Taranaki Mayor Ross Dunlop spoke to John Campbell.
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Six dead in horrific two-car crash in Taranaki
5:09 PM.Six people have died after a head-on collision in South Taranaki. Four of the dead are understood to be a group of elderly people, while a male driver and newborn in the other car also died. A woman… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 27th of June 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
