Checkpoint for Thursday 8 June 2017

5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video

5:08 PM.Oyster farmers says a crisis is imminent if all the infected oyster beds at Stewart Island aren't removed immediately. Video, Audio

5:17 PM.A guilt-ridden tourist who killed two men in a car crash tried to pay back ACC for his medical costs, but was told it couldn't take his money. Read more Audio

5:21 PM.The leader of the House, Simon Bridges, says there is a slight chance the bills will come before Parliament before the September election. Video, Audio

5:26 PM.Defence Force Minister Mark Mitchell says he'd be reluctant to tell soldiers in combat zones they can't smoke, despite the force's plans to go smoke-free. Video, Audio

5:29 PM.Polls show the gap between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn's chances is narrowing, as the UK election nears. Video, Audio

5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

5:42 PM.Groups from the health, tourism, recreation, science and the environment sectors have united to push a new strategy. Audio

5:46 PM.News that racing was postponed at the America's Cup in Bermuda this morning was a welcome respite for Team New Zealand. Video, Audio

5:50 PM.All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen talks to John Campbell about his selections. Video, Audio

5:54 PM.During the nine years of the National-led Government the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster ride, and one family wants it to slow down. Video, Audio

6:08 PM.A Stewart Island Oyster farmer says lifting all the oysters to rid the parasite in Big Glory Bay will be a logistical nightmare. Video, Audio

6:12 PM.ACT's David Seymour says the intention of the bill is to allow people with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to obtain medical aid to die. Video, Audio

6:17 PM.The House will soon debate whether to legalise medicinal cannabis, after Green MP Julie-Anne Genter's bill was pulled from the ballot today. Video, Audio

6:19 PM.Lucy McSweeney, 21, took a petition to the steps of Parliament today calling for better mental health education in schools. Video, Audio

6:22 PM.Wellington City councillors today voted to send a proposal for a water resevior out for consultation, after residents expressed concern it could create a landslide after an earthquake. Video, Audio

6:26 PM.Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby says although repairs on the boat are complete, the boat will be flying with just one wing in three races tomorrow. Video, Audio