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China reported to be looking at Vanuatu
The Sydney Morning Herald reports the prospect of a Chinese military outpost so close to Australia has been discussed at the highest levels in Canberra and Washington. Benedict Collins reports. Audio
Tears mingle with rain as Wahine survivors gather 50 years on
Survivors, family members and rescuers braved stormy weather in Wellington today to remember the dead and acknowledge those who risked their own lives to come to their aid. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: Tuesday, 10 April
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 10 April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Government in crisis mode ahead of budget - National
The opposition says the Government is in crisis because it overpromised during the election campaign, and is now trying to cover that up by blaming historic underspending. Video, Audio
Weightlifter David Liti wins Gold, breaks Commonwealth record
At just 21, David Liti has won Gold at the Commonwealth Games by lifting 403kg, an all-time Commonwealth record, and he's only just started competing internationally at a senior level. He spoke with… Video, Audio
Boat to bike: Bronze for Hamish Bond
Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond is now a bronze Commonwealth Games cyclist, helping put New Zealand in fourth place on the medal table. Video, Audio
Strong winds topple caravans on West Coast
While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio
Tornado destroys house, damages others, in National Park
A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio
Tornado tears through Taranaki settlement Rahotu
A tornado has ripped through the tiny Taranaki settlement of Rahotu, tearing roofs off homes, destroying farm buildings and lifting cattle into the air. Locals described the carnage to RNZ reporter… Video, Audio
Joseph Parker's family full of nerves, excitement
Checkpoint visits the Parker family home in South Auckland, where mum Sala and sister Elizabeth reveal it can be an emotional rollercoaster being the closest people in a prize fighter's life. Video, Audio
Residents say Mt Albert already 'bursting at the seams'
Some residents in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert say the government's plan to squeeze up to 4000 new homes in the area is ridiculous and the infrastructure won't be able to cope. Video, Audio
Doug Cowie shocked by premeditated aspect of ball tampering
New Zealand's cricket umpire Doug Cowie tells John Campbell the fact Australia's cricket team's ball-tampering appears to have been premeditated makes the cheating even worse. Video, Audio
PM urges nurses' union & DHBs to break impasse
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is urging District Health Boards to set up an independent panel to break an impasse over nurses' pay talks. Video, Audio
Water chlorinating underway in Christchurch
The process of flushing Christchurch's water supply with chlorine is underway, ending its reign as the only major New Zealand city not to treat its water. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Children off school as SH1 repaired after washout
A Pukenui school bus driver from the Far North is thanking her lucky stars her busload of children didn't plunge into a hole in State Highway One on Friday when a 20m section collapsed. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather for 26 March, 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 26 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
RBNZ issued with new instructions
The government has started the biggest shake up of the Reserve Bank in nearly 30 years with a new mandate and structure for setting interest rates. Video, Audio
Sir Richard Hadlee on how to swing without cheating
New Zealand's all-time leading test wicket taker Sir Richard Hadlee talks to John Campbell about what cricket teams in the past have used to make balls go faster, including bottle tops and sandpaper.
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