Sally Murphy
Accusations of racism fly at private Auckland school
An Indian student has filed a discrimination complaint against a private Auckland school, accusing his teacher of abusing him and his friends because they are Punjabi. However the school says the… Audio
75m walkway into Auckland harbour under fire
A plan to build a 75 metre walkway into Auckland's Waitemata harbour to accommodate giant cruise ships has come under fire from the local board and activists. Video, Audio
Cameras found hidden in Waikato dairy sheds
Spy cameras are found hidden in a Waikato dairy shed. Who put them there and why? Audio
Torrential rain causes flash flooding in upper North Island
Torrential rain caused flash flooding and slips in parts of Auckland, Coromandel and Huntly yesterday forcing one family from their home. Forecasters are predicting more of the same type of weather… Audio
Police investigate laser strike attacks against pilots
Police are investigating a series of laser strike attacks on pilots last night - and the Civil Aviation Authority says they are still too easy to obtain. Audio
New Zealand Pacific students missing out on health care
A quarter of Pacific students in New Zealand are missing out on crucial healthcare according to a new report. Audio
Kaipara residents' rates overcharged by millions
A judicial review has found the Kaipara District Council has overcharged rates on behalf of the regional council to the sum of millions of dollars. Audio
Crown lawyers questioned over Kim Dotcom's evidence
Crown lawyers have come in for intense questioning from a judge, over whether Kim Dotcom should have been prevented from presenting evidence in his appeal against extradition. Audio
McCahon painting sells for record $1.35 million
A painting by Colin McCahon has sold for a record 1.35 million dollars - the highest price ever paid for a painting at an auction in New Zealand. Our reporter Sally Murphy was there. Audio
Five teenagers accused of armed robbery in court today
Five teenagers accused of carrying out an armed robbery while subject to a 24-hour curfew will appear in the North Shore Youth Court today. Audio
Man accused of trafficking 16 Fijian workers
Faroz Ali charged Fijian workers large sums of money, facilitated their unlawful entry here and then employed them in breach of their visa conditions, Immigration NZ said at his trial. Audio
Crown says Fijian woman trafficked, wanted better life
The High Court in Auckland has heard how a Fijian woman who the crown says was trafficked into New Zealand, wanted to give her seven daughters a better life. It's only the second people trafficking… Audio
Man accused of trafficking 16 Fijians to work in NZ
A man accused of trafficking 16 Fijian nationals into New Zealand to work could face 20 years in prison or a $500,000 fine if convicted. RNZ reporter Sally Murphy joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
New Ministry for Vulnerable Children raises doubts
There's no evidence the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children - Oranga Tamariki will do a better job than Child, Youth and Family, Labour says. Video, Audio
266 hairdressers given work visas
Of the 200,000 people issued work visas last year, 266 were hairdressers, 104 dairy farmers, 17 sales and marketing managers and 42 cafe managers. Opposition parties are outraged. Audio
PM refuses to decriminalise cannabis despite public support
A new survey has shown more people than ever before are in favour of legalising or decriminalising cannabis, but the Prime Minister is ruling out any law changes. Audio
Franz Josef locals could face $6m sewerage bill
Hundreds of ratepayers in the West Coast town of Franz Josef may face a $6 million dollar bill if the region votes they have to pay for their own sewerage system. Audio
Celebrations ahead for NZs first Olympic medalist
Celebrations are already being planned for Olympian Natalie Rooney, who shot her way into the history books today after winning a silver medal. Video, Audio
Dunedin schools closed, opening late due to snow
We bring you the latest on the weather. Snow's closed schools or delayed the opening of some Dunedin schools. Audio
Canterbury farmers endure worst drought since 1980s
Water levels in Canterbury are at crucial levels, and if there isn't significant rainfall soon then farmers will face restrictions or even bans on irrigation. Audio
