Sally Murphy
Jibe from Fletcher Construction labelled "disgraceful"
Disgraceful, racist and shocking are just some of the words people are using to describe a jibe at the Irish from the boss of Fletcher Construction. Audio
Man dies after over eating
A 37 year old man who stole keys to a pantry died after eating 24 muesli bars, three loaves of bread, and eight hamburger buns. Audio
Shock at a decision to quash complaints
Organisations supporting Cantabrians battling insurance claims and shoddy repairs are shocked complaints about a top EQC engineer have been quashed. Audio
Town of Waimate is still in shock
Residents in the South Canterbury town of Waimate are still in shock at the loss of three members of their community. Audio
Waimate family's deaths 'just tragic'
The Nepalese man who died alongside his wife and young son in a house fire had moved to Waimate to provide his family with a better life. Audio
Friend of Nepalese man, who died with his wife and young son
A friend of the Nepalese man, who died with his wife and young son in a fire in their flat above their restaurant in Waimate, says the family had been planning to move into a house in the town. Audio
Our reporter from the Waimate fire scene
Our reporter Sally Murphy is outside the Kafle's Indian restaurant. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 5 August 2015
Four people are dead after two fatal house fires, Firefighters say it's a miracle girls escaped Waimate fire, Our reporter from the Waimate fire scene, Firefighters on second fatal fire in Auckland… Audio
Gorillas now in New Zealands midst
It's not gorillas in the MIST, but gorillas in our midst. New Zealand's first ever gorillas have mesmerised the lucky few who got to see them today. Audio
New rules to police spying in the skies
After a long wait, rules are finally coming in around drones to boost safety and curb snooping, but at the same time opening up the chance to fly them at night. From next week, anyone with a drone… Audio
Police make dent in number of boy-racers on Banks Peninsula
A police operation to cut the number of boy-racers around Banks Peninsula has caught mainly speeding residents in the net. Audio
Sell out crowd is set to farewell Dan Carter and Richie McCaw
A sell out crowd is set to farewell Dan Carter and Richie McCaw in tonight's All Blacks test, the pair's final match in the black jersey on Christchurch soil. Audio
Port fuel tank safety assessment begins tomorrow
An urgent safety assessment of Lyttelton Port's fuel tanks starts tomorrow, but it is unclear how long it will take, leaving those nearby anxious for answers. Audio
NZ businesses get access to global government contracts
New Zealand businesses are welcoming a new trade deal giving them the chance to bid freely for government contracts in 43 countries, including the United States, Japan and European Union states. Audio
Confirmed access to overseas government contracts
New Zealand businesses could benefit from access to overseas government contracts. Audio
Freedom campers not bothered by new Chch rules
Some freedom campers in Christchurch are welcoming a proposed bylaw that will limit them to a maximum stay of three nights on council land, and only if their vehicles have built-in toilets. Audio
Owners told to front up after horrific dog attacks
The owners of about 20 sheep who were savagely attacked by dogs in Christchurch want the dogs' owners to front up. Audio
People stuck living in cold garages
As temperatures plummet and snow moves in, people are still stuck living in garages in Christchurch. Audio
New books to be given to Canterbury children
Two new books to help children still struggling to manage anxiety after the Canterbury earthquakes are being provided to more than twenty-thousand children for free. Audio
Cricket World Cup generates $110m
A report has hailed this years Cricket World Cup the most successful of all time, with more than one-point-five billion people tuning in. Audio