Sharon Brettkelly
Landlords warned Grenfell Tower was a fire risk
Grenfell Action Group warned in the past that only a serious fire or some other catastrphic incident that resulted in "serious loss of life" would lead to any change to how the tower was being… Audio
Welshman wants to find Kiwis he gave World Cup tickets to
Welshman Robin Hughes helped four Kiwis at the World Cup Final in Paris a decade ago, and is now trying to track them down as he prepares to head to New Zealand for the Lions tour. Video, Audio
Maritime Museum to screen America's Cup final
Auckland's Maritime Museum has stepped up to the plate and will screen the America's Cup finals live for free to the public. Zac Fleming spoke to the Museum's Director Vincent Lipanovich. Video, Audio
No chance to tell judge of concerns, prosecutor says
The prosecutor in court when Akshay Chand was granted bail says she was given no opportunity to address the judge about police concerns that Chand was a danger to Christie Marceau, who he later… Audio
PM says he won't release apology letter to Israel
The Prime Minister won't release his apology letter that led to diplomatic relations with Israel being restored. Labour says its worried Bill English was bullied into saying sorry. Audio
UK correspondent - latest on the huge London building fire
UK correspondent Catherine Drew is in London with the latest on the fire at Grenfell Tower. Video, Audio
Controversial Auckland housing development given green light
The $1.2 billion development will see 1500 homes built at the former Three Kings Quarry between Mount Roskill and Royal Oak. Video, Audio
Outcry as Horowhenua confirms sale of pensioners units
Uncertainty surrounds the sale of pensioner units in Horowhenua, with the council confirming today that the sale will go ahead even though its mayor Michael Feyen opposes it. Audio
Police Association upset at Govt response to firearms
The Police Association says the Government has rejected every recommendation that would have made a real difference to stopping firearms from getting into the hands of criminals and gang members. Audio
Screaming heard coming from burning London flats
People are feared to be trapped inside Grenfell Tower in West London, as firefighters try to extinguish a fire which has engulfed the entire apartment block. UK journalist Rachael Veneables is at the… Video, Audio
Team NZ have chance at Oracle redemption
Todd Harris commentates for NBC, and says the Team New Zealand boat is looking seriously fast. Video, Audio
Fight over Waikanae hedge heats up
A public spat has developed over the state and future of an iconic macrocarpa hedge in Waikanae. Its owners say they've tried their best to placate elderly neighbours, but the mayor has made it… Video, Audio
Lions to play Highlanders in Dunedin
The Lions will face off against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer is at the Octagon with hundreds of Lions fans ahead of the match. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 13 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Oyster farmers likely not to be able to farm again
Stewart Island oyster farmers affected by a parasite have met with MPI officials to work out compensation as they face the possibility of not being able to farm oysters again. Audio
Most Cantabrians want Christ Church Cathedral restored
Just over half of Cantabrians want Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral to be restored, according to a survey commissioned by the Anglican Church. Audio
Four injured in South Auckland house fire
Four people have been injured, one critically, in a fire in a South Auckland house. RNZ reporter Laura Tupou joins Checkpoint from the scene. Video, Audio
Checkpoint with Sharon Brettkelly, Tuesday 13 June 2017
Checkpoint with Sharon Brettkelly, Tuesday 13 June 2017 Video
Coming up
Team NZ nears closer to America's Cup final
Team New Zealand has beaten Artemis Racing in a near photo-finish to go 4-2 up in the first-to-five America's Cup challenger final and edge nearer to a revenge match against holders Oracle. Video, Audio
Andrew Little on Labour's immigration policy
Labour says it would make changes to student visas and work visas would be allocated according to regional skills shortages. Party leader Andrew Little talks to Sharon Brettkelly. Video, Audio
