Checkpoint

'Nanogirl' Michelle Dickinson has paid a visit to a rural Taranaki primary school, as part of a workshop to inspire children to pursue science and engineering. Audio

Heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr are preparing to face off in the world championship fight in Auckland tomorrow night. Audio

At least one Wellington business owner is still paying rent on an office he is not allowed into, because it is too close to a quake-damaged carpark. Audio

A company director and a senior Auckland Transport official have been found guilty of giving and accepting bribes of more than one million dollars. Audio

The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio

The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio

The incoming Prime Minister, Bill English, is hinting that the government could focus more on social issues under his leadership. Audio