Checkpoint for Monday 19 December 2016

5:31 PM.Checkpoint looks back on the stories of 2016 which surprised, delighted and shocked New Zealanders. Video, Audio

5:24 PM.Auckland City Mission says more than 300 families are queueing for food and presents every day, and it needs more donations to meet demand. Video, Audio

5:18 PM.Mr Ngaro was the only MP to be promoted straight into Cabinet from the backbench, being given Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister for Social Housing. He talks to Rowan Quinn. Read more Video, Audio

5:16 PM.Prime Minister Bill English has announced a by-electon for Auckland's Mt Albert will be held on February 25, but National won't be standing in the electorate. Chris Bramwell reports. Audio

5:15 PM.Police will start testing wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch to check what drugs, and how much, people are using. Sally Murphy reports. Audio

5:11 PM.New Zealander Myra Williams may only serve six months of a possible seven year sentence for importing .82 grams of methamphetamine into Bali, Indonesia, a lawyer says. Read more Video, Audio

5:08 PM.Kaikoura businesses say tourists are finally returning to the town five weeks after the 7.8 earthquake, as the Inland Road opens to traffic. Video, Audio

5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video