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Police focus on burglaries at expense of other duties, cop says
5:14 PM.A police officer has claimed a squad has been shut down as police are being diverted from organised crime to respond to burglaries. But Police Minister Judith Collins says there's no evidence. Audio
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Kaikoura whale watch businesses face months out of the water
5:07 PM.It may be months before the Kaikoura harbour floor can be dredged, and whale watch boats can't operate until it is. Kauahi Ngapora, the CEO of Whale Watch Kaikoura, joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Today In Parliament for 30 November 2016 - evening edition
6:55 PM.New Zealand First MPs pursue the Speaker, David Carter, over his plan to build a new ministerial building on Parliament's car park. New Zealand First's deputy leader, Ron Mark, goes too far and has to… Read more Audio
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Canada police warn they'll play Nickelback as punishment
6:29 PM.Police on Prince Edward Island in Canada have come up with a novel way of discouraging drink-drivers - threatening them with the band Nickelback. Audio
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Taranaki iwi finally see settlement bills passed in parliament
6:26 PM.Taranaki iwi and hapu members packed out parliament's public gallery, to witness three Settlement Bills passed into law. Audio
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Picton moteliers tell tourists they're open for business
6:22 PM.While accommodation providers in Kaikoura are feeling the brunt of the quakes, moteliers in Picton say they are facing cancellations too. Audio
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Max Towle's tiki tour of Wellington's shaken-up buildings
6:19 PM.RNZ reporter Max Towle heads out to Wellington's streets, to find out what is, and isn't, open in the capital's central business district. Video, Audio
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Wellington businesses concerned they'll miss out on govt compo
6:16 PM.Many earthquake hit bars and restaurants in Wellington are worried their businesses will not get help from the government, because the compensation package is too broad. Audio
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Miner's friend says Pike River victims' families won't give up
6:08 PM.The families of Pike River victims have met with Solid Energy in a final attempt to stop the company sealing the mine permanently - but the company plans to press on with the seal. Video, Audio
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More Kiwis turning to generic Hepatitis C meds for cure
5:54 PM.More and more Kiwis with Hepatitis C are importing generic treatments, which are curing them of the virus and giving them a new lease of life. Audio
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Juan Martin del Potro headlines ASB Classic
5:52 PM.The former US Open champion and Rio Olympics silver medallist Juan Martin del Potro will headline the men's draw for Auckland's ASB Tennis Classic in January. Audio
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Southland reveals plan to attract 10,000 people to the region
5:50 PM.Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has launched a new strategy and a cash injection to get thousands more people to move to Southland. Audio
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Court shown last moments of man's life, captured on police came
5:46 PM.A court has been shown the last moments of Greg McPeake's life captured in police camera's, at the trial of four officers charged with assaulting him with weapons last year. Audio
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Minister refused to hold inquiry into state care abuse
5:43 PM.The Social Development Minister is refusing to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care, despite the recommendation of an investigation into the abuse. Audio
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Kaikoura motelliers worried as holidaymakers cancel bookings
5:38 PM.Kaikoura moteliers are worried about the summer ahead, because holidaymakers are cancelling their plans to stay in the quake-hit town. Video, Audio
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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First convoy of civilian vehicles allowed back to Kaikoura
5:27 PM.The first convoy of 50 private cars has made it to Kaikoura on the inland route - but bad weather meant the return trip back to Kaikoura had to be called off. Video, Audio
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Fisherman says 21 people were due onboard Francie
5:23 PM.A man fishing in the Kaipara Harbour on the afternoon the Francie sank says the disaster could have been much worse because 21 people were due to be on the doomed fishing trip that day. Video, Audio
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Brazil football team among dead after plane crashes in Colombia
5:17 PM.Veteran South American soccer correspondent Tim Vickery talks to Checkpoint about the Brazilian football team Chapecoense, which were travelling on a plane which crashed in Colombia. Video, Audio
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Brazil in mourning as plane crashes in Colombia, killing 75
5:14 PM.Brazil's President has declared three days of mourning after a charter plane carrying a Brazilian football team crashed in Colombia killing 75 of the 81 passengers onboard. Video, Audio
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Solid Energy won't change position on sealing Pike River mine
5:12 PM.Checkpoint has asked repeatedly to talk to Solid Energy CEO Tony King. Today, he told Checkpoint the company has not changed its position on sealing the mine. Video, Audio
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Victim's father says Pike River families won't give up
5:07 PM.The families of the men who died in the Pike River mine were told by Solid Energy today that it will seal the mine, without question. The father of one of the 29 men, Bernie Monk, reacts. Video, Audio
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Grant Gillander on the year Columbus' hit made it big
6:26 PM.A long time friend of the late musician Ray Columbus, archivist Grant Gillander, says his friend tore up the charts at a time when every hit was by the Beatles. Grant Gillander joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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World's best bowlers kick off championships in Christchurch
6:23 PM.The world's best bowlers are battling it out in Christchurch, which is playing host to the World Bowls Championships for the next couple of weeks. Video, Audio
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Havelock North resident staging protest over water bottling
6:18 PM.Protesting Havelock North resident David Trubridge is outraged the council is asking residents to conserve water, when it lets corporate companies bottle it for free. Video, Audio
