Checkpoint for Thursday 20 December 2018

5:56 PM.About 20 bikes have been given a facelift by inmates at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo over the last few weeks - they're now headed to children in Manurewa just in time for Christmas. Video, Audio

5:44 PM.Hundreds of people queuing for Christmas food parcels in Auckland have been turned away as demand outstrips supply - and the city's Mission says unless there's a miracle, more families will leave… Read more Audio

5:41 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

5:27 PM.EQC Minister Megan Woods expects disgraced insurer Southern Response to settle the claims on its books by the end of next year. She spoke to Lisa Owen about outstanding claims and why she appointed… Read more Video, Audio

5:24 PM.As Wanaka's Wallis family prepares for their first Christmas following the death of brothers Matthew and Nick, the transport accident investigator has released its interim reports into the crashes… Read more Video, Audio

5:12 PM.Police Commissioner Mike Bush says his deputy Wally Haumaha's behaviour "raises issues", and he accepts he didn't meet all the values he expects of his staff. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Read more Video, Audio

5:09 PM.Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha behaved inappropriately and unprofessionally when he belittled staff from two government departments, IPCA has found. But Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says… Read more Audio

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