Checkpoint for Tuesday 5 April 2022

6:17 PM.Protecting cyclists from traffic on a small stretch of Palmerston North highway has been criticised by some motorists.

And, after a trial that's lasted more than a year, the future of the cycleway is… Read more Audio

6:10 PM.It sounds nuts and it is - a plan to grow eco-friendly almonds in the Hawke's Bay. 

The Ministry for Primary Industries is funding $67,000 for a feasiblility study to see if the crop be grown… Read more Video, Audio

6:07 PM.Legislation that will radically overhaul workplace laws in this country has flown through its first reading. The Fair Pay Agreements Bill will set up a new system for workers to negotiate miniumum pay… Read more Audio

5:53 PM.Wimbledon is reportedly close to banning Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev from this year's tournament.

The 26 year old has won 13 ATP singles titles and was world number one for a few weeks this… Read more Video, Audio

5:49 PM.Workers in our key business districts are returning to offices of dusty desks, blank screens, and staff rooms that, for once, don't stink of your workmates leftovers.

Now that some vax mandates are a… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick is one of several mayors to be stepping down this year across New Zealand.

She talks to Lisa Owen about why councils matter.

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5:37 PM.It's local elections year - which means politicians up and down the country are strutting their wares hoping to be re-elected - or pick up a seat for the first time on the powerful local bodies.

And… Read more Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6302922684001 Video, Audio

5:26 PM.A popular Dunedin bar is sticking with vaccine passes even though they are not compulsory anymore.

As of midnight last night - the requirement for passes and most mandates expired.

But for Woof bar… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 PM.When is a night club not a night club?

A so-called 'grey area' in the Covid-19 rules means some bars and venues have been hosting parties despite the red light setting without enforcing mask-wearing… Read more Audio

5:18 PM.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.

The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Read more Audio

5:12 PM.It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.

Motor Industry Association figures show… Read more Video, Audio