Checkpoint for Thursday 18 April 2024

5:48 PM.Great Barrier Island is in dire need of a dentist, with some residents resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief because they can not afford the trip to the mainland for treatment. Luka Forman… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.The Westfield shopping complex at Bondi Junction in Sydney has opened its doors for the first time since the mass stabbing over the weekend that killed six people and left many others injured… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.As New Zealand police officers overwhelmingly reject the government's latest pay offer - Australian recruiters are working overtime to lure Kiwi cops across the ditch. A police who RNZ agreed not to… Read more Audio

5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:27 PM.After three years of design, innovation and build work Team New Zealand have launched the AC75 they will sail to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 PM.There is public support for police officers to get a pay rise as their dispute with their employer rolls on. Felix Walton reports. Audio

5:16 PM.Rotorua residents say they feel blindsided and betrayed after learning there are plans to keep using motels for emergency accomodation despite promises to end the practice within two years. Carolyne… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.A victim advocate says police absolutely failed a young law student who repeatedly complained to them about a stalker who later brutally murdered her. Victim Advocate Ruth Money speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:45 PM.Famine is tightening its grip across gaza according to the UN relief agency for Palestinians. WHO spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:42 PM.Financial troubles are at the heart of a dangerous apartment building in Auckland which residents have been warned to evacuate. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

4:36 PM.Police officers have overwhelming rejected the latest pay offer from the government and are heading to arbitration. Video journalist Nick Monro asked people if they think police deserve a pay rise. Audio

4:28 PM.Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:23 PM.Work is underway on a plan to improve the safety of female MPs it comes on the back of research showing harassment of elected officials especially women is io the rise. Co-chair of the Commonwealth… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's criminal trial entering its second day and a Boeing whistleblower testifying at a Senate hearing. Audio

4:08 PM.The police independent watchdog has identifiied a litany of failures in the lead up to a woman's brutal murder at the hands of a stalker. Superintendent Naila Hassan joins Lisa Owen. Audio