Checkpoint for Thursday 12 October 2023

5:55 PM.They're calling it a jingle bell shock. A warning this story could be upsetting to small children and those who love the festive season. There could be a santa shortage this year potentially leaving… Read more Video, Audio

5:52 PM.The first ever Maori Women's National Cricket Tournament starts tomorrow in Hastings. Five teams will be playing over the weekend for the trophy, 'Rona Mckenzie Taonga' in honour of the first Maori… Read more Audio

5:48 PM.People living on the streets of Auckland say a lack of voting information and accessibility is stopping them from exercising their democratic right. As New Zealanders cast their votes in this year's… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.The forecast hot, dry El Nino summer is placing extra stress on farmers battered by Cyclone Gabrielle. In the lower North Island's Tararua District, a Big Dry could hit particularly hard after a boggy… Read more Audio

5:32 PM.The race debate was back at the fore today after the Labour leader renewed attacks on policies by the right bloc. Chris Hipkins slammed National, ACT and New Zealand First saying they are running… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.Thames - Coromandel is on the map but in the wrong way and the local mayor says it's putting much needed visitors off. Google's online map service is displaying out of date road closure information… Read more Video, Audio

5:22 PM.Ireland are the bookies pick to beat the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Stade de France on Sunday morning New Zealand time. That's Election Boxing Day for those who celebrate. The… Read more Video, Audio

5:15 PM.The UN has called for rapid and unimpeded access to essential supplies of food, fuel and water into Gaza as Israel's bombardment continues. Gaza's only power station has shut down, after Israel cut… Read more Video, Audio

5:07 PM.Where's Michael? The question the family of Christchurch man Michael McGrath is asking, after his childhood friend was found guilty of his murder. David Benbow was accused of shooting the 49-year-old… Read more Audio