Checkpoint for Wednesday 17 February 2016

5:09 PM.Hundreds of people in central Auckland, including SkyCity Casino goers, have been exposed to a person who refused to be quarantined for the measles. Audio

5:17 PM.The Department of Corrections Chief Executive has, for the first time, taken personal responsibility for the handling of the former Serco-run Mt Eden prison, where violent attacks and fight clubs… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.170 Wairoa meatworkers, shut out of the AFFCO plant in the town for five months, will return to work on Monday. Audio

5:28 PM.The Tertiary Education Commission says it cannot protect staff who blow the whistle on rorts at tertiary institutions. Audio

5:34 PM.Fletcher Building reported a big half year profit. Audio

5:40 PM.The Social Development Minister, Anne Tolley, says it's insulting to accuse Child, Youth and Family of massaging child abuse statistics to achieve targets she has set. Audio

5:43 PM.Brace yourselves, in many parts of the country, for some pretty bad weather over the next couple of days. Audio

5:46 PM.Joining us now from the Westland District Council is Group Assets Manager Vivek Goel. Audio

5:52 PM.Matt Chatterton begins with a big announcement by the Warriors today. Audio

6:09 PM.Two teachers are facing a disciplinary hearing over their relationship with a 13 year old student who was later found dead. Audio

6:12 PM.A report suggesting that Auckland's port could move to the Muriwai, Mahurangi or Kaipara harbours has left many scratching their heads. Audio

6:16 PM.The man at the helm of a Taranaki iwi when it lost much of its Treaty Settlement money, is now seeking election as a trustee for the tribe. Audio

6:20 PM.The Vanautu government has today signed a contract with Fulton Hogan to carry out emergency repairs to the runway at Port Vila's Bauerfield Airport. Audio

6:24 PM.After the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, perhaps the earthquake scientist heard from more than any other was Dr Mark Quigley, from the University of Canterbury. Audio

6:50 PM.Children's Commissioner Russell Wills appears before the Social Services Committee for its annual review of his office; Dr Wills later make a submission to that same Committee on the Residential… Read more Audio