Rowan Quinn
DoC insists it's not using Thompson + Clark for spying
The Department of Conservation is refusing to release the intelligence it's received from Thompson and Clark - and of the communications it has with controversial security firm. Audio
Avocado thief flees crime scene on mobility scooter
Thieves, including one on a mobility scooter armed with a 12 foot pole, were caught stealing avocados in broad daylight from an Auckland backyard. The tree's owner Bret Glazier joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Christchurch's newly-chlorinated water not to everyone's taste
Christchurch residents say their drinking water tastes and smells like a swimming pool, and is giving them headaches and inflaming skin conditions since it was chlorinated last month. Video, Audio
802 towbars approved by one engineer banned
New Zealad Transport Agency has revoked the certifications of 802 towbars, all approved for use by a single Nelson engineer, Peter Wastney. Audio
Naked Nashville Waffle House shooter still on the run
Four people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a Waffle House in Tennessee. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said the 29-year-old suspect, who was naked, remains on… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 23 April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
NI mayors left out of loop on air ambulance changes
North Island mayors who were concerned their regions could lose their rescue helicopter services were not aware they could enter the tender to keep the service, Health Minister David Clark says. Video, Audio
Woman told her benefit was cut over Tinder dates
Ministry of Social Development has apologised to a woman who was told her benefit was stopped because she had been on two dates with a man she met on Tinder. Video, Audio
Christchurch hunger striker determined 'to fight on'
Peter Glasson says Southern Response's lawyers are holding up the process, as he waits to reach an agreement with the government insurer. In the meantime, he continues his hunger strike which has seen… Video, Audio
DOC using Thompson + Clark to monitor anti-1080 activists
The Department of Conservation has used Thompson + Clark to monitor anti-1080 activists for nearly two years. DoC maintains it's not using the firm to spy, and has refused to release messages shared… Audio
Auckland storm: Trees down across West Auckland
Aucklanders are being told to should travel only if they need with many traffic lights out and trees across a lot of roads. At least 100,000 customers are still without electricity across the city… Audio
Stormy weather: Auckland Transport urges drivers to stay home
Auckland was hit by a major storm overnight, with westerly winds gusting up to 150km/h in some places. The winds brought down trees and cut power to about 100,000 customers. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn… Audio
Weather chaos: Thousands without power in Auckland
Tens of thousands of people are without power in Auckland this morning as a severe storm continues to batter the city. Vector says more than 100,000 homes have had power outages overnight. MetService… Audio
Three years imprisonment for serial Piha arsonist
Cory Marson-Wood, 20, lit more than 30 fires in Piha last year. He told police he got an adrenalin rush when he saw emergency services arriving to fight them. Rowan Quinn has the details. Video, Audio
PM receives warm welcome when meeting Māori King
Any political differences have been set aside as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Māori King Tūheitia Paki met for the first time in Ngāruawahia. Video, Audio
Teenage sports touraments could be breeding ground for mumps
Thousands of teenagers meeting at sports tournaments around the country this week are at risk of taking mumps back to their home towns, as some school tournaments fail to issue warnings or advice. Audio
All but one Volvo Ocean Race yacht has a Kiwi onboard
Sailors in the Volvo Ocean yacht race are about to leave the comforts and festivities of Auckland for one of the most isolated and challenging places on the planet. Video, Audio
13 Tauranga homes at risk of collapsing
Residents in 13 homes in Tauranga have been told to evacuate their houses immediately because some of them could collapse when Cyclone Hola hits the city on Monday. Audio
Waiheke locals protest controversial marina
The lawyer for a developer planning on building a marina and floating carpark on Waiheke Island says opponents are seeing Kennedy Point through rose tinted glasses, because it's already well… Audio
Sir Peter Blake's killer recaptured after years on the run
One of the men jailed over the killing of Sir Peter Blake has been recaptured after 15 years on the run. Audio
