Checkpoint for Thursday 2 June 2016

6:50 PM.Day begins with motion of support for parliamentary colleagues in Turkey; Finance minister, Bill English, throws what "roughly adds up to a lot of money" at Defence; Speaker David Carter calls on… Read more Audio

5:10 PM.Government officials estimate that the total cost of payroll errors could be in excess of $2 billion. Audio

5:14 PM.The Government's unveiled its policy that could force councils to zone more land for housing as it struggles to stave off criticism of its property policies aren't working. Audio

5:23 PM.The number of notifications of the Zika virus in New Zealand has ballooned this year, with almost 100 people treated for the virus over the last six months. Audio

5:29 PM.Allegations that Wiri prison officers are accepting money to smuggle cigarettes to prisoners have been passed on to police. The Corrections Minister Judith Collins spoke to reporters about the… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:37 PM.The Government is ruling out an investigation into the importation and use of tonnes of weak Chinese steel for new highway bridges. Audio

5:40 PM.Latest sports news from the RNZ Sport team. Audio

5:44 PM.A man charged with ill-treating bobby calves by hitting, dragging, kicking and throwing them has pleaded guilty to ten charges laid after secret video of his actions came to light. Audio

5:47 PM.Former Destiny Church associates have expressed concerns about the visit of American church leader Bishop Eddie Long, who has been accused of sexual misconduct against teens. Audio

5:50 PM.A 7-year-old Japan boy is still missing five days after his parents abandoned him on the side of the road in an area where wild bears are known to roam. Audio

5:57 PM.A petition signed by 62,000 New Zealanders calling for rodeos to be banned was almost immediately ruled out by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio

6:08 PM.A 26-year-old man has been charged in relation to the shooting of a two-year-old girl in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Audio

6:11 PM.Though the government unveiled its policy to force councils to increase housing zoned land, it's not yet clear whether it will make any difference. Audio

6:13 PM.With school trustee elections closing tomorrow, some schools have record numbers of candidates fighting for a place on the board. Audio

6:17 PM.A group representing Whanganui ratepayers says there's no appetite for funding improved flood defences for the city and homes in flood-affected areas should be removed. Audio

6:20 PM.A fiery exchange over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary erupted at a Parliamentary select committee today, as some groups continue to challenge the proposal. Audio

6:25 PM.A poem about the Auckland housing crisis - '15 Easy Steps to Buying a House in Auckland' - has been put up across the city by poster company Phantom Billstickers. Audio