Checkpoint
Terminal cancer patients frustrated at lack of funded drugs
In some cases, women are having to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars themselves for treatments like Abrazane and Kacyla - both which have been publically funded in Australia for years. Audio
Delays in getting relief to quake-affected PNG highlands
It's been 10 days since a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck a remote province in Papua New Guinea, killing nearly 80 people. Affected communities are frustrated over delays in distributing relief… Video, Audio
Auckland scrap metal fire may burn through tomorrow
It could take another day before the fire, burning on a 1600 tonne pile of scrap metal in Favona is put out. Fire and Emergency says James Fletcher Drive will be closed until at least midday tomorrow.
…NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
73-year-old can now visit dentist for the first time
A 73-year-old says she'll now be able to see the dentist for the first time instead of pulling out her own teeth after Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei announced plans to provide free private health insurance for… Video, Audio
Amy Adams promoted to National's finance spokesperson
The Selwyn MP will now be ranked third in the caucus, behind Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
Otago marine reserves forum fails to get consensus
The South-East Marine Protection Forum met for three years to identify areas to protect the coast between Timaru and Waipapa Point in Southland. It's handing in two competing plans. Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern unveils $10m in aid for Tonga
It's less than a month since Tonga was battered by the cyclone which destroyed hundreds of houses and its 125-year-old Parliament and damaged more than half of its schools. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: March 7 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 7 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
100 rural communities to get mobile coverage
The government has announced Haast and 100 other rural communities will get mobile coverage by 2022. Audio
Airport dog's death was avoidable - report
The killing of Grizz, an aviation security dog at Auckland Airport last March, was entirely avoidable according to a report released today. Zac Fleming has the details. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
EQC Chch scopes 'weren't 100% accurate'
A former works manager for Fletcher EQR says assessors didn't check behind walls or under floors to examine the true extent of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquakes because there wasn't enough… Video, Audio
International donut chain opens in NZ
A new international donut chain is opening tomorrow morning in South Auckland and there are already people queueing. Video, Audio
Alcohol advertising on city buses
An Auckland councillor is demanding Auckland Transport immediately pull alcohol advertising from city buses, but as Laura Tupou reports AT has no control over the ads until it takes over later this… Video, Audio
Shadbolt in first Southland defamation jury trial for 99 years
A defamation trial against Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt has been told he used a series of newspaper columns to damage a political opponent. Video, Audio
111 calls delayed by automatic message system, call-takers say
Emergency call takers say an automatic answering system is causing critical delays in people getting the help they need. Audio
Simon Bridges promises caucus shuffle within 2 weeks
National's new leader Simon Bridges, the first Maori to hold the party's top job, is promising a caucus reshuffle within a fortnight. Video, Audio
65,000 people sign petition to ban single-use plastic bags
Minister of Conservation Euginie Sage says New Zealand needs to follow the 30 other countries which have already passed legislation to ban single-use plastic bags or established levies. Video, Audio
