Checkpoint for Wednesday 3 April 2019
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Transgender coach to lead NZ men’s team against Silver Ferns
6:24 PM.The Silver Ferns are turning to a not-so-secret weapon to prepare for this year's World Cup - playing the national men's team. And ahead of their invitational match in June, there could be a world… Read more Audio
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Sport: Fiji 7s chasing more Hong Kong history
6:20 PM.The World Sevens Series resumes in Hong Kong this week with Fiji chasing a record-extending fifth straight title in the spiritual home of the seven-a-side game. Vinnie Wylie reports. Audio
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Why March, 2019 was second equal warmest on record
6:16 PM.Temperatures across the country have finally taken an autumnal turn, after the second equal warmest March on record. NIWA meteorologist Seth Carrier talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt called on to slow-down gun law change
6:08 PM.Gun traders and competition shooters are urging the government to put the brakes on fast-track changes to gun laws, warning the implications haven't been thought through. Audio
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Christchurch to get giant mural in memory of mosque victims
5:51 PM.Auckland graffiti artist Paul X Walsh, who painted a poignant mural of a victim of the mosque attacks on an Auckland wall, has been invited to paint another tribute - this time in Christchurch. Video, Audio
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US faces avocado shortage if Trump closes Mexico border
5:50 PM.Americans could face an avocado shortage and higher prices for fruits and vegetables if President Donald Trump carries out his threat to shut down the US-Mexico border. Fred Katayama reports. Video, Audio
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Black Caps reveal squad for Cricket World Cup
5:46 PM.Ish Sodhi and Tom Blundell are the notable features of the 15-man Black Caps' squad revealed for the Cricket World Cup. Video, Audio
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Pharmac leaving cancer patients to die – drug agents
5:43 PM.Drug giants have told Parliament's health select committee that drug-buyer Pharmac is leaving terminally ill cancer patients to die rather than forking out for the latest drugs. Audio
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AOS surrounds west Auckland home after reports of gunfire
5:39 PM.Schools and churches in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden spent hours in lockdown today after reports of gunfire in the area. Video, Audio
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John Fellett on resignation and Simon Moutter's departure
5:35 PM.Former Sky TV CEO and board member John Fellett says he was surprised to learn of Simon Moutter's sudden departure. Mr Fellett, who led Sky for 28 years, resigned himself from the board last week. He… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 3 April
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Shane Jones says comments weren't made in ministerial capacity
5:26 PM.Shane Jones is once again under fire for a perceived conflict of interest over comments he made about a court case against a Northland trucking company. Audio
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Crusaders’ name to remain – for now
5:23 PM.The Crusaders rugby team has vowed to do away with imagery depicting knights on horseback, swords and crosses in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, but won't change its name - for now. Video, Audio
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Fraser Anning unrepentant for anti-Muslim comments
5:20 PM.Australian senators from both sides of the political divide have come together to censure Senator Fraser Anning for his anti-Muslim comments in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. Audio
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David Tipple: Gun owners also need ‘empathy’
5:12 PM.Gun City owner David Tipple refused to be interviewed but released a video statement to Checkpoint, in which he makes multiple claims. We gave experts and community members the chance to respond to… Read more Video, Audio
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Just one day for oral submissions on gun law changes
5:09 PM.MPs have been deluged with several thousand submissions on the fast-tracked gun legislation which will ban most types of semi-automatic firearms, but there are concerns about the pace of change. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Wednesday, April 3, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full program here.
