Checkpoint

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

The council will be encouraging campers to utilise Department of Conservation campsites in the district as well as exploring the possibility of opening up and expanding an area at the Shotover Bridge.

There are calls for representatives from Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee to resign over long-time USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's abuse. Video, Audio

Christchurch City Council reluctantly voted 12 to three to chlorinate for the next 12 months after a discovery by staff in December last year that all 103 below ground wellheads needed to be upgraded.

Potentially carcinogenic chemicals the Air Force used in firefighting foam has been detected in the drinking water of seven properties near its Ohakea airbase. Video, Audio

Unions are pledging to continue the fight against the 90-day trials which will remain in place for small businesses under law changes announced today by the Government. Video, Audio

Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video

Dr Karyn O'Keefe from the Sleep Wake Research Centre at Massey University with tips ....and what's the ideal temperature to nodd off. Video, Audio

Nearly 100 student leaders gathered in South Auckland today to set the tone, after fights outside the event last year overshadowed the successes onstage, and dominated media coverage. Video, Audio

The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio