Checkpoint

Checkpoint asked tourists at Auckland Airport if they would rent a car in New Zealand if forced to sit a driving test first - the majority said yes. Video, Audio

An 8000-strong petition calling for foreign drivers to sit a practical driving test if they intend to stay in New Zealand for longer than three months, was presented at Parliament today. Video, Audio

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

Eight more whales have restranded at Farewell Spit this afternoon and the Department of Conservation is worried more could come in. RNZ reporter Michael Cropp joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio

Meanwhile, fire crews and helicopters carrying monsoon buckets have contained a large blaze that ripped through parts of rural Hawke's Bay. Video, Audio

Port Hills resident Stephanie Sisson was at home when she discoverd a fire was moving in on her property. She tells John Campbell what happened next. Video, Audio

Peter Darling was evacuated today and says he's confident helicopters with monsoon buckets saved his house from being burned down. Video, Audio

Properties have been damaged, residents evacuated - and a pilot has lost their life while fighting a large blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills. RNZ reporter Conan Young has the latest. Video, Audio

A helicopter pilot has died after they crashed while fighting a fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio

A helicopter pilot trying to extinguish a fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has died after his chopper crashed. Video, Audio

Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video