Michael Cropp
Leading gang researcher gets apology from police
A leading researcher has had an apology from the police, after they denied him access to basic data because of his links with gangs. Audio
Wellington's runway extension could bring in 2-billion dollars
A new report into the runway extension at Wellington Airport says it could bring an extra 2-billion dollars into the country. Audio
Wellington airport confident it will find a long haul airline
Wellington Airport is highlighting a new report which says extending the city's runway could bring in an extra 2-billion dollars over forty years. Audio
Legionnaires outbreaks preventable, say health officials
A public health official says dealing with a potentially deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease was made more difficult because recommendations a coroner made seven years ago had not been… Audio
Will the Phoenix rise from the ashes?
The Capital's streets, parks and even statues have been gilded with golden scarves and banners. Audio
Alex Fisher's brother charged with his murder
Levin schoolboy Alex Fisher's brother Eric Baden McIsaac has been charged with his murder and appeared in district court this afternoon. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 11 November 2015
Alex Fisher's brother charged with his murder; Second dramatic walkout over PM's rapists taunt; Our political editor has more; Stolen Otago Uni exams recovered but "unusable"; Midwives put… Audio
Alex Fisher
Police have charged a 25-year-old man with murder as part of the investigation into the death of Levin schoolboy Alex Fisher. The body of 10-year-old Alex was found at Waitarere Beach, near Levin… Audio
Rugby World Cup 2015 Final commentary
Rugby pundits including journalist Barry Guy and former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons give some post-analysis to the final. RNZ journalists Michael Cropp and Mohammad Hassan are also on the line from pubs… Audio
Wellington City Council extends living wage to security guards
The Wellington City Council's voted in favour of extending the living wage to its contracted security guards. Audio
Is rugby still the national sport?
It's widely touted as the national sport, but a new survey shows many New Zealanders aren't all that interested. Audio
Labour hire employment rules rort widespread, says Union
A union's calling on the government to crackdown on what it says is widespread worker exploitation in the casual labour market. Audio
Companies exploiting workers to bolster bottom line
A union alleging widespread worker exploitation in the labour hire market is calling on the government to launch an investigation. Audio
RNZ's transmitter masts could fall in a big storm
People living near Radio New Zealand's huge transmission mast at Titahi Bay have been told the tower would now probably not survive a Wahine-type storm Audio
Student hall 'like a warzone' after party
It was supposed to be the final party of the year -- the last opportunity for first year students to have a drink before the exam season. Audio
Eagle's bad landing down to poor engineering
Faulty suspension wires and poor engineering are being blamed for a huge model eagle installed to promote the Hobbit films falling to the floor at Wellington Airport. Audio
Hundreds of Filipino dairy workers under scrutiny
Hundreds of Filipino workers on dairy farms here are under scrutiny after authorities in the Philippines revealed dozens have come on visas they got using false documents. Audio
Christmas Island detainees not getting medical treatment
More details are coming to light about the conditions on Australia's detention camp on Christmas Island. Audio
Many Maori dairy farms better placed to deal with low payout
Dairy farmers across the country are facing an even gloomier season after Fonterra dramatically cut its milk forecast payout to 3 dollars 85. Audio
More debris found on Reunion Island
A suitcase is the latest bit of debris that has washed up on Reunion Island. Audio
