Checkpoint for Tuesday 29 August 2023

6:07 PM.After six months of waiting, dozens of Muriwai residents have been given the news no-one wanted. Your property might be bought out, but it might not. Residents will tonight be able to vent their… Read more Video, Audio

5:53 PM.Mystery surrounds the appearance of a stylised skull carved into the sandstone cliffs at Waipipi Beach near Waverley in South Taranaki. The creation is reminiscent of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.There could be a decision on whether or not a proposed airport in Central Otago goes ahead within the next year. Christchurch Airport today unveiled details, including its preferred runway alignment… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.A skiier sharing tips with his friends on the slopes says staff at Wanaka's Treble Cone threatened to cancel his pass for unauthorised coaching, if he didn't stop immediately. James Sorrenson was on… Read more Video, Audio

5:25 PM.Muriwai home owners still have no idea how the value of their flood damaged properties will be calculated for the joint government/council buy-out scheme 24 Muriwai properties were yesterday deemed… Read more Video, Audio

5:22 PM.All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been cleared to play in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup after recieving a red card in the warm up test against the Springboks on Sunday. Barrett was sent off… Read more Video, Audio

5:16 PM.Rotorua's mayor says the city is in desperate need of extra police and has renewed her call for reinforcements after a young girl was attacked outside the library. It's the second time it's happened… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.The Finance Minister has apologised to the Climate Change Minister for failing to flag he was slashing millions of dollars for climate policies. The Labour government yesterday revealed nearly $4… Read more Video, Audio