Checkpoint

Prime Minister Bill English doesn't support the idea, but survivors of crashes caused by tourist drivers today submitted an 8000-strong petition at Parliament. Video, Audio

Police are asking for the public's help to identify a car they believe was used in an abduction in Auckland yesterday. Video, Audio

Christchurch residents are devastated by fires that have ripped through the Port Hills. Conan Young talked to some of those affected. Video, Audio

After a months long battle with Housing New Zealand, pest control has visited Daniel Laybourn's cockroach infested state home in Otara. Zac Fleming was there as Daniel returned home. Video, Audio

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