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Checkpoint for Wednesday 14 June 2017
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French pilot to cross English channel in flying car
6:27 PM.A French pilot is due to attempt to cross the English channel in a flying car. Video, Audio
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One family's inter-generational solution to the housing crisis
6:22 PM.Brighter Future? - One Wellington family has come up with a novel solution to push back against the generational divide. Craig McCulloch visited them. Video, Audio
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Marlborough Sounds oyster cull "death knell" for industry
6:18 PM.The cull of all farmed oysters in Marlborough Sounds to combat the spread of Bonamia ostreae has been described as the death-knell for the industry in the region. Audio
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Catherine Drew with the latest on London fire
6:15 PM.We return to London to talk to correspondent Catherine Drew. Audio
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Landlords warned Grenfell Tower was a fire risk
6:14 PM.Grenfell Action Group warned in the past that only a serious fire or some other catastrphic incident that resulted in "serious loss of life" would lead to any change to how the tower was being… Read more Audio
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Welshman wants to find Kiwis he gave World Cup tickets to
5:56 PM.Welshman Robin Hughes helped four Kiwis at the World Cup Final in Paris a decade ago, and is now trying to track them down as he prepares to head to New Zealand for the Lions tour. Video, Audio
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Maritime Museum to screen America's Cup final
5:54 PM.Auckland's Maritime Museum has stepped up to the plate and will screen the America's Cup finals live for free to the public. Zac Fleming spoke to the Museum's Director Vincent Lipanovich. Video, Audio
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No chance to tell judge of concerns, prosecutor says
5:46 PM.The prosecutor in court when Akshay Chand was granted bail says she was given no opportunity to address the judge about police concerns that Chand was a danger to Christie Marceau, who he later… Read more Audio
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PM says he won't release apology letter to Israel
5:43 PM.The Prime Minister won't release his apology letter that led to diplomatic relations with Israel being restored. Labour says its worried Bill English was bullied into saying sorry. Audio
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UK correspondent - latest on the huge London building fire
5:38 PM.UK correspondent Catherine Drew is in London with the latest on the fire at Grenfell Tower. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 June 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Controversial Auckland housing development given green light
5:26 PM.The $1.2 billion development will see 1500 homes built at the former Three Kings Quarry between Mount Roskill and Royal Oak. Video, Audio
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Outcry as Horowhenua confirms sale of pensioners units
5:21 PM.Uncertainty surrounds the sale of pensioner units in Horowhenua, with the council confirming today that the sale will go ahead even though its mayor Michael Feyen opposes it. Audio
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Police Association upset at Govt response to firearms
5:16 PM.The Police Association says the Government has rejected every recommendation that would have made a real difference to stopping firearms from getting into the hands of criminals and gang members. Audio
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Screaming heard coming from burning London flats
5:08 PM.People are feared to be trapped inside Grenfell Tower in West London, as firefighters try to extinguish a fire which has engulfed the entire apartment block. UK journalist Rachael Veneables is at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 14th June 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video