Checkpoint for Monday 12 August 2019
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Wellington's Little Blue Penguins move on from sushi to burgers
6:26 PM.The recalcitrant little blue penguins apprehended in a sushi store two weeks ago have been apprehended once again, near a McDonalds in central Wellington. Audio
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Jacinda Ardern to join Pacific leaders on Tuvalu
6:22 PM.The Prime Minister is jetting into tiny Tuvalu for the Pacific Islands Forum this week, but is likely to face less heat than Australia as climate change and Chinese influence are set to dominate the… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour says it's willing to improve way it handles complaints
6:16 PM.In further damage control over allegations of bullying and harassment, the Labour Party says it's willing to improve the way it handles complaints. Audio
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John Palino has withdrawn from the Auckland mayoral race
6:11 PM.Wildcard Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino pulls out of the race, throwing his weight behind John Tamihere instead. Auckland correspondent Rowan Quinn explains why. Audio
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Winston Peters on prisoners right to vote
6:08 PM.NZ First leader Winston Peters is playing his cards close to his chest on whether prisoners should have the right to vote. Audio
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Dunedin Airport first in NZ to introduce body scanners
5:55 PM.Dunedin Airport becomes the first in the country to introduce body scanners for domestic passengers, a move airport bosses say should speed up passenger journeys. Video, Audio
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All Blacks say they need an attitude change after heavy loss
5:51 PM.The All Blacks say "the flick has switched" after their heavy loss to Australia on Saturday, and need an attitude change if they are going to hold on to the Bledisloe Cup this year. Audio
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Controversial state owned insurer Southern Response to be wound up by end of year
5:45 PM.Controversial state owned insurer Southern Response is to be wound up by the end of the year, with sources telling Checkpoint that EQC is being explored as an option for the remaining claims. Read more Video, Audio
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Row between junior doctors and DHBs appears to be over
5:38 PM.The Resident Doctors Association talks to Checkpoint about the long running row between junior doctors and their district health board employers being settled. Audio
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Evening business for Monday 12 August
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Arthur Taylor says Winston Peters biggest barrier to prisoners' right to vote
5:23 PM.Former long time inmate Arthur Taylor believes the biggest barrier to giving prisoners the right to vote is Winston Peters. Video, Audio
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Bleak outlook for farmers after Fonterra forecasts 675-million dollar loss
5:18 PM."How the hell did it get like this?" - that's the question from farmers supplying to Fonterra as it forecasts a loss of up to 675-million dollars this year. Audio
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Tornado damage in Auckland laid bare
5:14 PM.The damage from last night's tornado that hit a street in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers was laid bare today. Video, Audio
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Tornado slams woman into house
5:08 PM.A woman has a suspected broken collarbone after being slammed into the side of her home during a tornado in New Plymouth this morning. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Monday 12th August, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
