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5:14 PM.Checkpoint has obtained a scathing internal review of the emergency housing system, given to the Minister of Social Housing almost a year ago, which describes the system as 'incoherent, unfair and not… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.An EgyptianAir flight from Paris to Cairo is missing. The plane with at least 66 people on board went missing about 12.45pm New Zealand time when it lost radar contact with air traffic control… Read more Audio

6:25 PM.Sexual abuse workers say they're worried it might take a long time for rural communities to see funding promised to help the sector stay afloat. Audio

6:22 PM.Health authorities say an outbreak of the measles that began in the Waikato is still spreading. Audio

6:14 PM.Are private rentals in Auckland reasonably priced? Auckland Property Investors Associaton President Andrew Bruce joins Checkpoint. Audio

6:09 PM.The Finance Minister has come out swinging, saying the Auckland Council is on notice that central Government expects it to open up more land for development. Audio

5:53 PM.Wellington city councillors are being locked out of staff areas in the Council's offices, after allegations of a councillor riffling through papers, and another giving staff a hard time. Audio

5:44 PM.The convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith says his human rights have been breached after prison authorities stopped him from working behind bars. Audio

5:41 PM.It's not always big cities that have the worst air pollution - Timaru has the undesirable title of the town with the worst air pollution in Oceania, according to WHO figures. Mayor Damon Odey joins… Read more Audio

5:37 PM.Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports. Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:27 PM.Four branches of Reading Cinemas across the country have slashed their ticket price to just $10, as the number of people who stream online skyrockets. But will it be enough to bring punters to the… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.An Otago community's pioneering dream of putting up its own windfarm has been heavily challenged today by the people who live closest to it at a resource consent hearing. Audio

5:21 PM.22-year-old Renee Duckmanton's badly burned body was found on Sunday morning near Rakaia: her family say she will be remembered for her beautiful smile. Sally Murphy reports. Audio

6:19 PM.Detective Superintendent Rod Drew is the highest ranking detective in the country, solving some of the most high profile murder cases in this country's history. John Campbell asked him why he's… Read more Audio

6:15 PM.Corrections Minister Judith Collins joins John Campbell. Audio

6:08 PM.The family of Blessie Gotingco say Corrections allowed a murderer to take the life of their mother, wife and grandmother - despite a report that clears Corrections and police in their handling of the… Read more Audio

5:57 PM.A navy commander accused of groping a junior officer's bottom has been found guilty. It's the second time a court martial has heard the case, after a previous hearing in March failed to reach a… Read more Audio

5:53 PM.History professor Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted the outcome of every US presidential race dating back to 1984. He joins Checkpoint. Audio

5:46 PM.The Government has announced its largest-ever funding increase for health research in New Zealand. Audio

5:40 PM.Wakatipu High School, a decile 10 high school in Queenstown, says a recent gift of $100,000 from a wealthy overseas investor is needed to help fund poorer students. Audio