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Political editor Jane Patterson live from parliament
12 Dec 2016Bill English has officially taken over the reins of the National Party - and the prime ministership. Our political editor Jane Patterson unpicks the developments. Video, Audio
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New Zealand has two new leaders
12 Dec 2016For the first time in eight years, New Zealand has a new Prime Minister. Bill English was appointed to the role today, along with his new deputy, Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
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Food vendors say online sellers unfairly avoiding fees
Hospitality providers, including bakers, say it's unfair people who sell online are able to avoid the huge cost of complying with new food safety regulations. Audio
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Inquiry begins into Havelock North water contamination
The inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's water supply, which caused 5000 people to fall ill, has started in the Hawke's Bay. Audio
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NZTA hopes to soon reopen SH1 between Chch & Kaikoura
12 Dec 2016The Transport Agency hopes to reopen the road between Kaikoura and Christchurch before Christmas, but the road workers have a big job ahead of them. Video, Audio
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Owner of road into Pike Mine gifts legal control to victims' families
12 Dec 2016A Blackball farmer who owns the road heading into Pike River has gifted legal control of the land to Pike River victims' families. Audio
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New PM Bill English open to idea of meeting Pike River famillies
12 Dec 2016Prime Minister Bill English says he'll consider meeting the families of the Pike River victims - but is not saying when. The mother-in-law of one of the victims talks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 December 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Joseph Parker's parents talk to Checkpoint about their son's win
The proud parents of New Zealand's first heavyweight champion hopes to get her son back to Samoa, for a traditional Christmas with the family. Video, Audio
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Inquiry into failing power poles recommends big changes
A Dunedin Council inquiry into nearly 3000 failing power poles has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Video, Audio
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Plane crash in Gisborne kills 2, cuts power to district
Two men are dead and 40,000 people without power in the Gisborne district after a light plane hit powerlines then crashed to the ground this morning. Audio
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Bill English explains what he hopes to achieve as PM
12 Dec 2016Bill English was officially sworn in as Prime Minister today. We know who he is, but what does he hope to achieve during his time leading New Zealand? Audio
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