Checkpoint

The mother of a 23-year-old man who died after using synthetic drugs says they begged to get him onto a drug rehabilitation programme, but were repeatedly told there weren't enough beds. Read more Video, Audio

It follows an investigation into the expenses of former CEO Nigel Murray, who racked up expenses of more than $200,000 over the past three years. But board member Dave McPherson says it took too long.

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New Zealand took home six awards, including a second consecutive men's player of the year award for Beauden Barrett. Video, Audio

Seven of eight Horowhenua councillors have passed a motion of no confidence against their mayor Michael Feyen. He told John Campbell no one expected he would be elected. Video, Audio

It will be days before life in Roxburgh returns to normal, as it's likely to take 2000 truckloads to clear the mess after the worst flood in 40 years. RNZ reporter Tim Brown joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio

Residents in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans are considering legal action against the council after years of problems with sex workers on their streets. Logan Church asked the sex workers what… Read more Video, Audio

Doctor Lance O'Sullivan, who was named New Zealander of the Year in 2014, says pokie machines are one preventable cause of poverty in his Northland community, and is calling for them to be banned. Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Councillors formally moved against their mayor, Michael Feyen, who was last week called a dictator. The vote was passed seven to one. Video, Audio