Checkpoint

The Kaikoura Boutique Hotel had to turn away guests and cancel hundreds of bookings after the November 14 quake left the 130-year-old building badly battered. There'll be more on Kaikoura's recovery… Read more Video, Audio

The supermarket chain has vowed to get rid of single use plastic bags, and says the ban will result in 350 million fewer plastic bags ending up in rubbish tips. Audio

The first talks between National, New Zealand First and Labour will be held at Parliament tomorrow. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio

Richard Wolffe, a US columnist for The Guardian talks to John Campbell about his column comparing the restraint of the response compared to similar attacks by non-white men. Video, Audio

Accountant and high-stakes gambler Stephen Paddock meticulously planned the attack, installing his own security cameras inside and outside his hotel room, from where he fatally shot 59 people and… Read more Video, Audio

Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video

Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says his council needs to transition its flood protection systems, as they have been proven to be inadequate in terms of cost and geology, but it… Read more Video, Audio

Watch - The US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he doesn't know what the answer is to stopping more mass shootings in America. Read more Video, Audio

Police say they have found at least 42 more firearms, explosives and thousands of rounds of ammunition following a raid at the Nevada home of the Las Vegas gunman. Video, Audio

250,000 worth of relief supplies, including 800 tarpaulins, 800 hygiene kits and 200 mum and baby kits from New Zealand have arrived in Vanuatu. Koroi Hawkins joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio

The Faith Family Baptist Church in Panmure says it faces a $160,000 bill to upgrade its facilities so it can keep helping 15 people each week. Read more Video, Audio