Michael Allan
Quarry worker's body found
Just minutes ago police announced that rescuers have recovered the body of a digger driver after he was buried under tonnes of rock on Monday morning. Audio
NZ to get more test cricket
New Zealand Cricket says the Blackcaps brilliant two year run at test match level will see them wearing white more often. Audio
Our reporter goes through John Banks judgement
Our reporter, Michael Allan, has been reading the judgement. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 19 May 2015
John Banks is acquitted; Our reporter goes through John Banks judgement; John Banks says three years of hell is over; Govt intending to revamp way it funds community organisations; Meetings over the… Audio
Search for missing Johnsonville woman
The search for 29-year-old Johnsonville woman Susan O'Brien, who went missing while competing in the 20 kilometre Xterra Wellington Trail Running Series event in the Rimutuka forest park yesterday, is… Audio
Ghurka soldier keen to get back to help family in Nepal
A Ghurka soldier from Nepal who is currently in New Zealand says he is eager to reunite with his family to help them rebuild. Audio
Dotcom's evidence was nonsense, court told
Kim Dotcom's evidence in the John Banks donations case is being described as fantasy and nonsense as the Court of Appeal considers whether to scrap the retrial it ordered. Audio
Nepal earthquake update
Reporter Michael Allan gives an update on the massive earthquake which struck central Himalayan nation on Saturday, and the subsequent 6.7 aftershock. Audio
Nepal earthquake update
Reporter Michael Allan gives an update on the massive earthquake which struck central Nepal on Saturday, and the subsequent 6.7 aftershock. Audio
Policing tactics questioned as Canterbury tops call outs
Policing tactics in Canterbury are being questioned after official figures revealed the region is responsible for almost one in six armed offender call outs - more than the three Auckland districts… Audio
Armed police in Canterbury engaging in more callouts
Almost a fifth of all police armed offenders call outs are in Canterbury. Audio
Questions raised whether private prisons will do NZ justice
The prominent lawyer, Nigel Hampton QC, is questioning whether a private prison set to open in South Auckland will actually help rehabilitate inmates. Audio
Indian restaurant chain hit with more fines
An Indian restaurant chain has been fined 25-thousand dollar fines for exploiting two workers, only a week after having to pay up for the same offence against another worker. Audio
Fire Service trying to get SAR team internationally recogn
The Fire Service has begun its bid for its search and rescue team to be officially recognised as an international star capable of performing well all around the world. Audio
Government takes action on South Island roads
Widespread fear surrounding foreign drivers has forced the Government to fast-track installing safety measures on popular tourist roads. Audio
Prime Minister gets into the row over people grabbing car keys
The Prime Minister is telling people not to grab tourists' car keys and instead call the police, or something 'terrible' might happen - but a Dunedin man's responded by saying he would do it again. Audio
Police photographer defends actions in Mark Lundy retrial
The trial of Mark Lundy is continuing at the High Court in Wellington. Audio
Videos show officers walking around Lundy home
Two videos of police officers walking around the Lundy home not wearing protective clothing have been shown to the jury as the retrial of Mark Lundy continues into its third week. Audio
Wellington cricket fans left disappointed despite win
While Wellington cricket fans were thrilled with the Black Cap's trashing of England on Friday they were less than happy about the dinner break right near the end of the game. Audio
Some police still don't know how to deal with sexual assault
Some police officers are still struggling to talk to sexual assault victims years after measures were introduced aimed at improving such investigations. Audio
