Checkpoint for Monday 27 February 2023

5:08 PM.The government is crowdsourcing the cyclone recovery bill. It has launched an international fundraising effort, modelled on the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal - which raised almost $100 million.

A… Read more Audio

5:10 PM.A Muriwai homeowner is in insurance limbo after cliffs crashed down either side of her house during the cyclone - leaving her property red stickered.

Even though the house itself is untouched, it's… Read more Video, Audio

5:26 PM.New Zealand have scratched and clawed their way back into the contest against England at the Basin Reserve.

Led by a century to former captain Kane Williamson, the Black Caps have carved out a lead… Read more Video, Audio

5:37 PM.Hawke's Bay hospitality businesses are pinning their hopes on the reopening of State Highway 5 to return trade to some semblance of normality after Cyclone Gabrielle.

About 80 percent of tourism… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.An accomodation service rehoming displaced flood victims estimate right now up to 2500 whānau need help finding a new roof over their heads.

But that number could rise. The government's Temporary… Read more Video, Audio

5:52 PM.Auckland Transport is asking commuters to be patient and flexible with their working hours as the start to the university year puts an added strain on the transport network.

It comes as some roads… Read more Video, Audio

5:56 PM.Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd has told the Employment Court he's saddened people have been harmed at the isolated Christian sect and has admitted leaders made mistakes.

Howard Temple has been… Read more Audio

6:10 PM.It will be at least a month until SH1 to Northland fully reopens. Waka Kotahi says its crews are working hard to get the road through the Brynderwyns reopened as quickly as possible.

But it says the… Read more Video, Audio