Checkpoint for Tuesday 1 November 2022

5:09 PM.A student has died in Christchurch and a police cordon remains in place at the scene in Riccarton.

Emergency services were called to the incident just before four o'clock this morning.

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5:14 PM.The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer says two other women felt driven to be her voice and exaggerated in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.

Jesse Kempson appeared via video link… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.The embattled skifield operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has received a $4 million rescue package - partly with help from the government - as it tries to make it to the next ski season.

The voluntary… Read more Video, Audio

5:21 PM.Auckland is facing a public transport crisis and the government needs to get on an emergency footing, mayor Wayne Brown says.

In a statement Brown says Aucklanders should not and will not acept two… Read more Video, Audio

5:24 PM.The tackle height will be lowered in community rugby in 2023. New Zealand Rugby has announced three game innovations that will be trialled next year, designed to improve player safety, flow of the… Read more Video, Audio

5:28 PM.The Caker and the alleged celebrity faker who's launched a very similar line of ready mix luxury goodies after a collaboration with the self-taught NZ baker. Read more Video, Audio

5:44 PM.Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.

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5:49 PM.Some matches for next year's Women's Football World Cup are nearly sold out already - even though individual tickets only went on sale today.

The Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio

5:52 PM.A team of doctors specialising in caring for new newborn humans has stepped in to save a baby gorilla.

The newborn gorilla had a rough start to life at Mogo Wildlife park in New South Wales.

Mum… Read more Video, Audio