Radio New Zealand
Secondary school teachers to strike
Secondary teachers across the country have voted to strike next year. As Emma Hatton reports, many describe the latest offer as an absolute joke. Video, Audio
Govt orders review of NZTA's regulatory functions
Minister of Transport Phil Twyford has ordered the Ministry of Transport to review NZTA's performance of their regulatory functions - but he declined to discuss the situation with Checkpoint. Audio
Concerns raised about City Rail Link after company crashes
Officials are scrambling to determine how Auckland's massive rail project will cope after the parent firm of one of its contractors collapsed. RCR Infrastructure New Zealand was jointly awarded one of… Video, Audio
Wheels on the bus go round, but not to this retirement village
Changes to a Christchurch bus stop have escalated into a months-long row in which angry retirees have accused the regional council of betraying them. Video, Audio
NZ Music Awards kick off in Auckland
Six 60, Alien Weaponry, Unknown Mortal Ochestra and Drax Projects are all nominated for four awards at the NZ Music Awards in Auckland tonight. RNZ Music's Alex Behan joins Checkpoint live from Spark… Video, Audio
Police decision won't hinder Pike River re-entry - Andrew Little
Pike River Minister Andrew Little says police will be involved in the re-entry regardless of whether they commit officers to go underground, but that will not stop the project of recovering the drift… Video, Audio
Onions on top of sausages, Bunnings tells fundraisers
Bunnings has issued new guidelines to community groups running fundraising sausage sizzles at its stores, and it's become far more controversial than managers ever dreamed. Alex Perrottet and camera… Video, Audio
Central Hawke’s Bay doctors call for hospital to remain open
Residents in Central Hawke's Bay are outraged at the district health board's decision to close a small rural hospital over Christmas, without consulting its staff or the community. Audio
Tradies earn more than university graduates at age 30 - study
High school students who want to avoid mountains of student debt are being urged to consider a career in the trades - where their earning potential could top their classmates heading off to… Audio
NZ to host 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup
New Zealand has won the rights to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2021. It will be the first time the women's World Cup has been in the southern hemisphere and will run for six weeks in July and… Video, Audio
SBW out of All Blacks’ game due to shoulder injury
Sonny Bill Williams is out of the All Blacks' game against Ireland this weeked with a shoulder injury he picked up in last week's win over England, meaning Ryan Crotty starts at second-five with Anton… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 15 Nov
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Court strikes putting people in danger – lawyer
A Christchurch defence lawyer whose client was rushed by gang associates during a court appearance this morning, believes industrial action by court staff is putting people in danger. Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Shane Jones promises to spend every cent of $3b fund
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones was in Fielding today handing out more money to regional projects. And as Ben Strang reports, Mr Jones promises that come the next election, there… Audio
Pike River miner’s mother ‘embarrassed’ about re-entry plans
Marion Curtin, the mother of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine explosion says plans to re-enter the mine are futile and a waste of money, saying there are hundreds of ways to better… Video, Audio
Canterbury teachers on strike
Primary and intermediate teachers marching in Christchurch echoed the message of their colleagues further north - they also want pay increases and improved working conditions. But they say that their… Video, Audio
Rain, flooding causes 28 Fiji polling stations to close
Voters in Fiji braved heavy rain and flash flood warnings to have their say in today's general election. Video, Audio
How it could be determined if anyone survived first Pike River explosion
Former chief mines inspector Tony Forster believes there will be a "great deal" inside the mine that will be salvageable. He spoke with Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Pike River mine entry aims to recover bodies
A plan for re-entry to the Pike River mine was announced today, eight years after the explosion that claimed the lives of 29 men. The $39m operation will aim to recover the remains of the victims and… Video, Audio
Man fatally shot in Otara
A man has been charged with murder after a shooting which left the victim dead and a South Auckland community in shock. Video, Audio