Checkpoint

New Zealanders didn't win any medals at the Olympics in Rio today, but there are high hopes overnight for Tom Walsh in the shotput and Lisa Carrington on the water. Video, Audio

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

There's no evidence the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children - Oranga Tamariki will do a better job than Child, Youth and Family, Labour says. Video, Audio

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, who has just returned from Rio, joins Checkpoint to discuss the Havelock North water contamination crisis and the government inquiry announced today. Video, Audio

Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest on the region's drinking water crisis. Video, Audio

Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video

Selevasio Tu'ima has reached the finals of singing competition Stand Up, Stand Out. He came into our Auckland studio to sing Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. Read more Video, Audio

First time Olympian sailor Sam Meech won a bronze in the Laser class today. He hopes his sister Molly might add to the medal tally later in the week. Video, Audio

Labour's health spokesperson Annette King visited Havelock North this afternoon. Checkpoint asked her for her assessment of the community's situation. Video, Audio