Checkpoint for Tuesday 15 October 2024

5:43 PM.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for buying a multi-million dollar luxury property, as housing and the higher cost of living weigh heavy on the minds of voters. Australia correspondent… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

5:24 PM.The sister of the Christchurch terrorist said he idolised Adolf Hitler and admired British fascist Oswald Mosley. At the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.The All Whites have cruised past Malaysia as they continue their quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

5:13 PM.There's been a 40 percent increase in homelessness in Wellington according to a charity that works with rough sleepers. The Downtown Community Ministry said last September 330 homeless or rough… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.A shambles that could soon be facing government intervention, that's the Finance Minister's take on Wellington Council. The PM has also confirmed he's keeping a close eye on things and the local… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.The baby female Sea Lion was shot in the Catlins Estuary last month and left to die in what DOC describes as a slow and painful death. Last week the pup's mum, Jade, who is a well know Sea Lion in… Read more Audio

4:45 PM."More focused on themselves than serving the city," that's the scathing assessment from the Finance Minister on Wellington City Council which she also described as "shambles." Local Government… Read more Audio

4:38 PM.A Waikato Hospital directive that nurses only speak English in a clinical setting has caused outrage with claims it's a bombastic over-reach. Now the Minister of Health has shot down the memo saying… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about Heartland rugby over the weekend, Auckland's new football team set to take the field and some controversial news out of the rugby league world.  Audio

4:25 PM.Air New Zealand announced it's ditching direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington from January next year. It's also swapping out larger jets for much smaller twin engine turboprop planes on some… Read more Audio

4:15 PM.There are a number of court cases across the Unites States targeting TikTok over child safety concerns. On top of this, the social media giant is at risk of a complete ban in the US if its Chinese… Read more Audio

4:07 PM.On top of rental and rates, hospitality businesses also have to pay a charge for alfresco dining. Hospitality New Zealand argues it brings a vibrant buzz to inner cities, and businesses are paying for… Read more Audio