Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about a largely forgotten story about a yacht grounding which happened almost five decades ago at the bottom of the South Island and how it connects two women that live 15,000km apart.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the future of assisted dying legislation in England and Wales hanging in the balance, with MPs preparing for a crucial vote, as well as two people being arrested in London on suspicion of helping Iran's intelligence service.

An Otago university researcher has landed what could be a significant scientific catch using a 2km line and a blob of marmite. What's believe to be a new species of fish was lured from the depths of Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau last month. The fish is being DNA tested, and if confirmed as a new species it could reveal the secrets of a whole new eco-system. University of Otago Zoology researcher Doctor Roe Stuart discovered the fish and spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Warriors kick of their NRL finals series at a sold-out Mt Smart stadium tomorrow. While the home side have the upper hand in finals experience the visiting Dolphins are shaping up to be one of the Warriors' most formidable rivals. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The road cones are gone, the sculptures unveiled and 23 new trains are set to start carrying commuters on Auckland's very own City Rail Link. Although trains won't run until Sunday, the CRL was officially opened by the Prime Minister and Auckland Mayor at a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. But as dignitaries congratulate one another on the completion of New Zealand's biggest-ever infrastructure project, Auckland businesses continue to suffer due to the years of disruption it caused. Matthew Theunissne reports.

Government agencies that haven't beefed up email security could be leaving the door open to hackers, according to an international cyber security company. It follows revelations data may have been stolen form Dunedin-based company ZenTech and published online. International Cyber Security company, Proofpoint claims 50 percent of NZ Government agencies are exposed when it comes to email security. Senior Director of Asia Pacific and Japan, Steve Moros spoke to Lisa Owen.

Warriors fans are furious that some tickets snapped up for tomorrow's sell-out playoff against the Dolphins at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium are now selling online at inflated prices. On Trade Me and other marketplaces some sellers are asking hundreds of dollars more than what they paid for the tickets. Rachel Moore reports.

One of Labour's most senior MPs has tied himself up in knots trying to explain the party's Capital Gains Tax policy. Willie Jackson seemed unaware whether the proposed CGT will affect small businesses, if they own the property they operate out of. Now, National's piling on the pressure. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen.

A 50-year-old Christchurch zoo is in financial crisis. There's a $4 million hole in its budget for this year and cash reserves will dry up by March. That is the sober assessment offered by Orana Wildlife Park's own board and leaders. Timothy Brown has more.