Checkpoint for Wednesday 24 January 2018
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How to get to sleep when its too darn hot
6:26 PM.Dr Karyn O'Keefe from the Sleep Wake Research Centre at Massey University with tips ....and what's the ideal temperature to nodd off. Video, Audio
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Dog breeder biting back at TradeMe animal ban
6:23 PM.The sale of some dog breeds - pugs, and British and French bulldogs - will no longer be allowed on the auction website from March, and some dog breeders aren't happy. Audio
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Student leaders gather ahead of Polyfest
6:17 PM.Nearly 100 student leaders gathered in South Auckland today to set the tone, after fights outside the event last year overshadowed the successes onstage, and dominated media coverage. Video, Audio
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Heat causes national fan shortage
6:12 PM.Most of the big online retailers have sold out online and inside stores, supplies are sparse. Audio
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School scraps fees and donations to relieve pressure
6:08 PM.The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio
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Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
5:50 PM.Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
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South Island councils look at chlorinating water supply
5:46 PM.Several councils are looking at the possibility to ensure their water remains safe to drink. Audio
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Govt needs National's support to sign TPP
5:43 PM.The deal is likely to be signed in March, which has been warmly welcomed by businesses, exporters in particular, but with the Greens refusing to vote, the Government needs National's support. Audio
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Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
5:38 PM.Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 24 January
5:37 PM.MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 24th Jan
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Crash destroyed hopes and dreams
5:27 PM.A 19 year old who lost his leg in a fatal bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve in 2016 has told the court how the crash destroyed his hopes and dreams. Audio
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PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
5:22 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
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Hotter weather will change New Zealand forever
5:17 PM.Soaring temperatures are going to change our natural forests, coasts, and the way we live. Dr Judy Lawrence from Victoria University talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Invercargill heading for hottest January on record
5:09 PM.Parts of the country are due for their hottest January on record, NIWA scientist Chris Brandolino tells John Campbell. Beach-goers are welcoming the warmer weather but are conscious about the wider… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 24th January 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
