Checkpoint for Monday 5 March 2018
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The Shape of Water big winner at 90th Academy Awards
6:25 PM.The Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, the first since Hollywood's sexual harassment scandal unfolded, was politically charged including jokes about Donald Trump and support for immigration. Audio
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Nick Willis pulls out of Commonwealth Games
6:22 PM.The 34-year-old middle distance runner suffered a stress fracture in his lower leg five weeks ago and has been unable to run since. Audio
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Auckland train worker strike ends
6:19 PM.Auckland commuters can breathe a sigh of relief, with peak time train services expected to return to normal tomorrow after a week of strikes. Audio
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Man denies murdering, but admits owning gun used in killing
6:19 PM.Turiarangi Tai is on trial at the High Court in Auckland where he's denied murdering Chozyn Koroheke but admitted illegally having the gun that killed her. Laura Tupou has been at court and filed this… Read more Audio
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Ardern announces $10 million in aid to Samoa on first visit as PM
6:14 PM.New Zealand has given nearly $10 million to help Samoa tackle climate change and boost its economy on the first stop of Jacinda Ardern's inaugural visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Audio
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EQC should sue Fletcher Building - National's EQC spokesperson
6:08 PM.National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith says EQC should sue Fletchers Building if there's compelling evidence they repeatedly botched repairs. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Vegetable prices grow as weather takes its toll
5:55 PM.Some vegetable growers are losing more than $100,000 a week as the wet and humid weather rots crops, driving prices up. Vegetables such as cauliflower have jumped up to $10 a head. Audio
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Police reviewing CCTV after Flaxmere pub death
5:52 PM.Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died from serious injuries outside a Flaxmere pub. Video, Audio
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Strong aftershocks causing more destruction in Papua New Guinea
5:48 PM.A magnitude 6 earthquake rattled Hela province this morning, which may have caused further death and destruction. RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana reports. Audio
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Diane Moody says new MoH offer still not good enough
5:43 PM.A mother who won a court case against the Ministry of Health after fighting to be paid to care for her disabled adult son says it's not fair she's only paid time spent on specific tasks, and not his… Read more Audio
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Takaka businesses struggling with Gita road closures
5:39 PM.Takaka business owners say they have empty cafes and motels and everyone is hurting after Cyclone Gita closed State Highway 60 - the main route to Golden Bay. Audio
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Checkpoint weather for 5 March 2018
5:37 PM.The latest weather update with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 5 March 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland iwi to provide free health insurance for members
5:27 PM.Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says the Auckland health system is at breaking point, so its offering free health insurance to help lift Māori health statistics and improve their peoples' well-being. Audio
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New Zealand gives Samoa $10 million
5:23 PM.New Zealand has given $10m to Samoa to help the country tackle climate change and boost its economy. Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on her inaugural visit to the Pacific as prime minister. Video, Audio
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National suggests EQC consider suing Fletcher
5:21 PM.National's EQC Spokesperson Stuart Smith believes EQC should sue Fletcher Building if there's compelling evidence the contractor was responsible for a large number of botched post-earthquake repairs.
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Homeowners face massive repair bills after botched EQC repairs
5:08 PM.Some people who bought homes on the basis of EQC scoping have since been lumped with massive repair bills after discovering the scope was manifestly inadequate. John Campbell investigates. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 5th March 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
