Checkpoint for Monday 11 September 2023

6:21 PM.Back to that news of a dire poll for the Labour Party, the latest Newshub-Reid research polls show the party has dropped to its lowest level since Andrew LIttle was the leader. Labour's dropped a… Read more Video, Audio

6:17 PM.A pathway into work in Canterbury's health system for Maori and Pasifika has been so successful, whanau and friends of participants are signing up to new intakes. Whakamana Whanau aims to get people… Read more Video, Audio

6:07 PM.Just a few days into the official election campaign, Newshub's latest Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Labour has plunged to its lowest level since Andrew Little was the leader. National and Act are… Read more Video, Audio

5:54 PM.Concern tonight that someone could be killed on Otago's bike trails in a collision with virtually silent high powered electric motorcyles illegally using the tracks. Electric bicycles up to 300 watts… Read more Video, Audio

5:48 PM.Rugby fans in France for the World Cup are contending with massive crowds, packed trains and severe heat. Attendees are being told to bring their own water bottles after stadiums ran out food and… Read more Audio

5:43 PM.Farmers are bracing for hotter, drier and windier months ahead as the return to El Niño heralds possible drought conditions for parts of Aotearoa. NIWA predict El Niño will be declared in the coming… Read more Audio

5:29 PM.Between the naming of the Black Caps squad for the Cricket World Cup and a piece of New Zealand tennis history, it's been a big day of sport Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe joins Lisa Owen from… Read more Video, Audio

5:24 PM.As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket industry reps says they're still playing catch up following a ban on cage farming, facing higher production costs and building up flock numbers. Checkpoint… Read more Audio

5:13 PM.National's plans to evict unruly Kianga Ora tenants will just see more people living in cars and substandard lodges according to one policy analyst. The party says there is deep community frustration… Read more Video, Audio

5:07 PM.The plight of cancer patients having to travel away from their homes & families for treatment. The Cancer Society in Christchurch is having to use motels to house Otago/Southland cancer patients and… Read more Video, Audio