Sharon Brettkelly
Shared interests & special menu at lunch for Chinese Premier
On the last day of his visit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Prime Minister Bill English and about 600 other guests that New Zealand and China's relationship will scale new heights. Audio
Early Business News for 27 March 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Brother posts video of drugged sister as a warning
An Auckland man's video of his sister writhing and vomiting after apparently taking synthetic drugs has been viewed more than one million times on Facebook. Audio
Major Queenstown housing project abandoned
New Ground Capital has abandoned plans to build 143 apartments in two six-level buildings walking distance from central Queenstown. That leaves the resort town without large scale accommodation for… Audio
Markets Update for 10 March 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Intl Women's Day cause for anger due to rape comments, pay gap
Women's rights campaigners say it's sad that International Women's Day coincides with revelations around high school students boasting about having sex with unconscious girls. Audio
Hundreds gathered at memorial for former Silver Fern Tania Dalton
Former Silver Fern Tania Dalton's family is setting up a charitable foundation in her name in support of sports training and development for underprivileged children. Video, Audio
Business News for 1 March 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Markets Update for 28 February 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Sky-Vodafone merger denial 'good for consumers'
Analysts say Sky will now be forced to adapt and find new ways to distribute its content, after the Commerce Commission declined its merger with Vodafone. Audio
Paediatricians save premature hippo with 24hr care
Doctors have now joined the team of vets caring for a baby hippo at Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio after she was born six-weeks premature. Video, Audio
Union walks out on meeting with Cadbury owner
The union representing Cadbury workers walked out of a forum today on the likely closure of the company's factory. Dunedin North MP David Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
Five years prison for corrupt Auckland Transport executives
A senior council roading manager was able to receive over $1.1 million in payments from a council contractor for over seven and-a-half years without his bosses knowing. Audio
Evening Business for 22 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Nona Pelletier has the latest on the Sky TV and Vodafone merger. Audio
Port Hills fire: RNZ update from the scene
RNZ senior reporter Saron Brettkelly has been out and about with Port Hills residents today and joins us for an update. Audio
Residents sift through charred remains of homes as cordons lift
Two cordons were lifted today letting residents return to their homes. Sharon Brettkelly joined two as they anxiously went back to see their houses for the first time since they evacuated. Video, Audio
Police release CCTV footage of car used in Auckland abduction
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a car they believe was used in an abduction in Auckland yesterday. Video, Audio
Police hunting man who abducted woman in central Auckland
Police say an attempted abduction in central Auckland today was sexually motivated. RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly has the latest details. Video, Audio
Early Business News for 9 February 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Auckland building inspects to be fast tracked after long delays
A scheme to fast-track building inspections is itself experiencing some delays. The Auckland Council is struggling to cope with a record number of inspections required by the building boom. Sharon… Audio
