Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 25 February 2015

PM adamant NZ troops will only be in Iraq for two years; Critics say Aucklanders lose key open space in council land sale; French sailor convicted for hiding jars of pate; Minister leaves open option for extra parental leave for disabled and prem, multiple births; Fire strands passengers on Wellington train; More tourists have car keys taken off them and Police respond on seizing car keys.