Checkpoint for Monday 23 January 2017
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Jolisa Gracewood on the march in New York
6:24 PM.Over the weekend, throughout the world, including in New Zealand, millions of people, in total, marched in what was first called the Women's March on Washington. Audio
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AP White House reporter discusses Trump's media relationship
6:15 PM.Associated Press reporter Josh Lederman says he was stunned by Donald Trump's press secretary coming out swinging on day one. Audio
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Trump White House vows 'tooth & nail' battle with the media
6:11 PM.United States President Donal Trump and his officials are adamant that more people attended his inauguration than the media has stated, despite a wealth of photographic evidence showing otherwise. Audio
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SPCA asking for rodeo ban following release of new footage
6:08 PM.The SPCA says it's concerned by exclusive footage released to Checkpoint that appears to show calves being electric shocked. Audio
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Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
5:56 PM.Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage. Audio
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New water networks for Wellington years away
5:54 PM.Business leaders have called for the fast tracking of projects to strengthen Wellington's water supply, after the city came perilously close to being cut off at the weekend. Audio
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For many in NZ, it's the summer that wasn't
5:51 PM.A freak snowfall at Cardrona, gales wreaking havoc in Wellington, a wild storm toppled trees and cut power to thousands in Auckland, and now flooding's hit the small Southland town of Waikaia. Audio
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Documents show ratepayer cash supporting private enterprise
5:45 PM.The Christchurch City Council has contributed $28 million towards a carpark owned by one of the city's wealthiest men, Philip Carter. Audio
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PM praises Ratana church for welcome, compares to Waitangi
5:43 PM.Bill English and 16 other MPs attended the annual Ratana celebrations, which honour the church's founder. Audio
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Evening business for 23 Jan 2017
5:39 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Vigil to be held in Melbourne's Federation Square
5:36 PM.A vigil will be held in Melbourne's Federation Square in a couple of hours for the victims of a deadly car rampage. Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Arron Wood joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Children's Commissioner says scrap putting kids in police cells
5:28 PM.Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says more community-based initiatives are needed, as it's time to abolish the practice of holding youth in police cells. Audio
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Shortage of beds sees teenagers held in police cells
5:23 PM.Teenagers are being held in police cells for up to five nights, despite the practice directly contravening United Nations guidelines. Audio
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MPI head of animal welfare discusses rodeo footage
5:13 PM.Ministry of Primary Industries head of animal welfare compliance, Chris Rodwell, says the codes of animal welfare are difficult to enforce. Audio
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Rodeo footage shows animals restrained, in distress
5:07 PM.The Ministry of Primary Industries has launched an investigation after footage of rodeos, released exclusively to Checkpoint, appears to show animals being electrically prodded and restrained.
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