Checkpoint for Wednesday 19 September 2012

6:55 PM.Valerie Adams Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony is underway in Auckland shortly. Audio

6:51 PM.Whanganui Iwi say they will be using the Crown's consultation hui today over freshwater rights to reinforce its Treaty claims over the Whanganui River; A South Waikato Iwi, Ngati Raukawa, says the… Read more Audio

6:41 PM.13-million dollars has been spent in an attempt to clean up the Manawatu River, but a new report has revealed it hasn't worked. Audio

6:38 PM.The Motor Trade Association says New Zealand cars need more frequent checks because they are old and not well maintained. Audio

6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:28 PM.A motor industry watchdog says some used car dealers are swapping new parts for old ones once the imports have passed safety checks in this country. Audio

6:26 PM.About 500 people are at a protest in Christchurch against what they say is a lack of democracy in the city. Audio

6:23 PM.Jetstar is increasing services between the country's three largest cities and adding flights from Australia to Queenstown from November. Audio

6:21 PM.Trade unions in Fiji say the military Government is kicking out a high-ranking delegation from the International Labour Organisation. Audio

6:13 PM.The Health Minister, says it may be necessary to restrict payments to family members caring for their adult disabled children. Audio

6:12 PM.Olympic star, Valerie Adams, says she can't wait to finally get her hands on the gold medal at a ceremony which is due to get underway in Auckland shortly. Audio

6:09 PM.Hundreds of teachers have again been underpaid or not paid at all despite assurances their new pay system would be fixed. Audio

6:07 PM.The internet millionaire Kim Dotcom caused a stir Parliament today when he turned up to watch question time. Audio

5:56 PM.The Green Party today used the theme of life on an imaginery Planet Key, to tackle the Prime Minister on poverty. Audio

5:52 PM.The Government is being told that having fewer warrant of fitness inspections could lead to more crashes on the road. Audio

5:49 PM.Whanganui Iwi say they will be using the Crown's consultation hui today over freshwater rights to reinforce its Treaty claims over the Whanganui River; Meanwhile, a South Waikato Iwi, Ngati Raukawa… Read more Audio

5:46 PM.Polluting nutrients are still pouring into the Manawatu River despite a multimillion-dollar upgrade, with a scientist warning it could change the whole ecosystem. Audio

5:39 PM.Olympic champion Valerie Adams has arrived home, and will finally get her hands on the gold medal at a ceremony which is due to kick off soon in Auckland. Audio

5:38 PM.About120 protesters are gathered outside a Wellington hotel hosting a conference on petroleum exploration. Audio

5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:28 PM.President Obama has used primetime TV to have a go at Mitt Romney's latest gaffe, with the Republican challenger's campaign reeling from another video leak. Audio

5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:22 PM.A band of protesters burst into an oil industry conference today to disrupt an address by the Minister of Energy and Resources. Audio

5:16 PM.Hundreds of teachers have again been underpaid or not paid at all as the problems with their new pay system get worse. Audio

5:12 PM.The internet millionaire, Kim Dotcom, came to Parliament today, and spoke out saying it's obvious that John Banks has been unethical, but it's time to move on. Audio

5:07 PM.After watching question time Kim Dotcom spoke to reporters on the parliamentary forecourt. Audio

5:00 PM.Kim Dotcom comes to Parliament. Another problem pay-day for teachers with hundreds out of pocket and Valerie Adams flies in for tonight's Gold Medal ceremony. Audio