Checkpoint for Friday 4 October 2019

5:10 PM.A 400-metre stretch of State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi has completely collapsed after a slip, and there are concerns it could take years to rebuild. Read more Video, Audio

5:14 PM.The government is scrapping a major barrier for refugees from Africa and the Middle East to resettle in New Zealand, that's long been touted as racist by migrant advocates.

The policy ruled that… Read more Video, Audio

5:18 PM.Universities say they don't have the resources to cope with the ever-increasing demand from students for mental health support.

The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University says there's a "massively… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.There are some brand new changes to the All Blacks' lineup against Namibia on Sunday, with all eyes on returning forward Brodie Retallick.

It's the first time he'll run out in Black since late July… Read more Video, Audio

5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

5:40 PM.Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig says his decision to appeal a court ruling that found he'd sexually harassed his former press secretary is not driven by revenge.

Mr Craig says… Read more Video, Audio

5:50 PM.The population of endangered flightless takahē has soared past the 400 mark for the first time in at least a century.

The Department of Conservation says a record breeding season, that produced 65… Read more Video, Audio

5:55 PM.Could some of the All Blacks' biggest fans be four dogs in All Blacks jerseys from Invercargill?

When the Southland Times called for readers to send in pictures of fans watching the Rugby World Cup… Read more Video, Audio

6:09 PM.Aucklanders have bought less fuel since the regional fuel tax came in, with both petrol and diesel sales falling seven percent in the year since it was introduced.

The tax raised more than $150… Read more Audio

6:13 PM.Some people might choke at the thought of paying almost $7,500 to dine with NZ first leader Winston Peters and Shane Jones.

But not Gun City Owner, David Tipple, who won a seat at the table by being… Read more Video, Audio

6:23 PM.A new initiative on the Kapiti Coast will provide funds for schools across the region to access counselling services to young people at risk. The region, just North of Wellington, has been… Read more Audio

6:25 PM.Gisborne, or Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, is buzzing as it prepares for the arrival of 10,000 people this weekend to mark the anniversary of the first on-shore encounters between Maori and Captain James Cook's… Read more Video, Audio