Checkpoint for Friday 21 October 2022

5:07 PM.The agency charged with enforcing the vaccine pass rules has no idea how many businesses have paid their fines for not complying.

From December to about Easter, lots of businesses had to ask to see… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.An Australian crowd of almost 50,000 stands between the Black Caps and a winning start at cricket's T20 World Cup.

The New Zealand men's side begin their tournament against Australia at the Sydney… Read more Video, Audio

5:27 PM.The UK is looking for its third Prime Minister in four months, after Liz Truss bowed to pressure and quit overnight.

She's only been in the top job for 44 days - and is now the shortest-serving Prime… Read more Audio

5:34 PM.A New Plymouth family says Kaianga Ora tenants living next door to their elderly mother are making her life a misery and the agency just fobs off their complaints.

The woman, who is about to turn 80… Read more Audio

5:37 PM.With the cost of food soaring - many students are struggling to eat well. But a garden at Canterbury University is helping to feed many.

Today marks 20 years since a group of students turned a lawn… Read more Video, Audio

5:43 PM.Your credit or debit card will soon be your new ticket to public transport. A new ticketing system will be rolled out across the country to make it easier for commuters to take a bus, train or ferry… Read more Video, Audio

5:49 PM.Cyclists who get a flattie can now call on the AA. It's extended its roadside assistance to push bikes.

After bringing in the service for e-bike four years ago.

Dougal Swift from AA talks to Rowan… Read more Video, Audio