Checkpoint for Tuesday 8 November 2022

5:08 PM.The government cannot give a deadline for phasing out emergency motel accommodation, but the Social Development Minister told Checkpoint she would reveal the results of a review and redesign by the… Read more Video, Audio

6:07 PM.Despite rising Omicron case numbers, hospitalisations and reinfections, the government has no plans to launch an annual Covid vaccination booster for the majority of people.

But the minister in… Read more Video, Audio

5:13 PM.The reappointment of Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor for another five years has prompted political outrage, with the opposition demanding evidence he deserves a second term.

The central bank has… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.Ukrainians say they're escaping to New Zealand on a special humanitarian visa, only to find themselves locked out of jobs and housing, and turned away from MSD offices.

Last week a Ukrainian support… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.Desperate for a ticket for this weekend's Rugby World Cup final - but didn't manage to get your hands on one?

There may be hope yet. A limited number of additional tickets will be released very soon… Read more Video, Audio

5:27 PM.The joy of being declared Aotearoa's big cheese has melted a little into disappointment for an award-winning company that's been forced to close its Auckland bar.

Oamaru's Whitestone Cheese has been… Read more Video, Audio

5:33 PM.The biggest day on Christchurch's social calendar is back. The New Zealand Trotting Cup has returned to Addington Raceway, along with the crowds after two years of Covid disruption.

Our reporter Adam… Read more Video, Audio

5:45 PM.Quality air ventilation is a key weapon in the war against Covid-19.

NIWA air quality researchers have launched a research project to track ventilation and assess how our most vulnerable communities… Read more Audio

5:48 PM.The punters are revelling in Christchurch's first full-capacity Cup Day in two years. More than 15.000 turned out at Addington - after crowds were banned at last year's event due to Covid.

Our… Read more Video, Audio

5:51 PM.Rabbits have been a pest in New Zealand since they were introduced more than 150 years ago, but cute little bunnies are perennially popular with children.

But what happens when the kids get bored… Read more Video, Audio