Checkpoint for Wednesday 9 August 2017

6:26 PM.Sporting enthusiasts who are inappropriately using Christchurch's parks could land everyone with fees for using public spaces. Read more Video, Audio

6:21 PM.Jacinda Ardern announced today water bottling companies and farmers using irrigation schemes will pay a form of royalty under a Labour government. She explained how it will work to John Campbell. Video, Audio

6:17 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson with the latest on reaction to Metiria Turei's resignation as Green Party co-leader. Video, Audio

5:50 PM.Green Party leader James Shaw joins Checkpoint live to respond to Metiria Turei's resignation as co-leader. Video, Audio

5:37 PM.Kauri dieback disease is spreading at such an alarming rate, Auckland Council is considering banning people from the city's second largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. Video, Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

5:23 PM.Labour leader Jacinda Ardern announced today she will make commercial water bottlers and irrigation scheme users pay a royalty for the water they use. Video, Audio

5:08 PM.Metiria Turei has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party and says it is "highly unlikely" she will return to Parliament after the election. Video, Audio

5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video