Checkpoint for Thursday 14 July 2022

6:09 PM.To Fiji, where the Prime Minister's been locked away in talks with leaders of the Pacific Islands today in Suva.

A critical document on how the Pacific nation will navigate climate change has emerged… Read more Video, Audio

5:55 PM.Gender-issues, family violence and supporting more Pacific women into leadership roles have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Fiji government and women's groups have welcomed a $12.6… Read more Video, Audio

5:50 PM.Christchurch councillors have finally approved the multi use arena with the heavy price tag of $683 million.

It will be a 30,000 seat arena for sport and concerts. It's been an issue that's got… Read more Video, Audio

5:45 PM.A husband and wife both with terminal cancer have passed a major milestone - crowdsourcing enough money for a year of unfunded treatment.

As they battle to live as long as they can for their young… Read more Video, Audio

5:42 PM.The price of 91 octane petrol at the pump is still stubbornly sitting around $3 a litre, despite the recent slump in the price of Brent Crude Oil.

As well as that, the 25 cent tax relief is due to… Read more Audio

5:32 PM.Auckland dairy owners are counting the cost of protecting their businesses, and in some cases their homes, from ram raid style attacks.

Cars have become the weapon of choice among some thieves, with… Read more Video, Audio

5:24 PM.Brent crude oil has been on a slide, but petrol prices at the pump have not changed dramatically.

Brent closed below US$100 a barrel for two trading days in a row - the first time in four months.

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5:17 PM.Christchurch councillors have given the green light to build a multi-use arena, that's been 10 years in the making.

The fierce debate over Te Kaha, has centred around its price tag - which is $683… Read more Video, Audio

5:07 PM.The government has painted a worrying picture of winter hospitalisations, with Omicron and the flu set to put more pressure on an already stretched health system.

It has set out the path to avoiding… Read more Video, Audio