15:00 RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 2nd November 2017 5:12 Sky World remained open despite 'high risk' to public 5:26 Auckland port expansion plan dismissed as cynical 5:30 Marlborough Council staff donate sick days to 'leave bank' 5:36 Farmers disappointed at being used 'as political football' 5:39 Evening business for Thurs 2 Nov 5:44 Peter Carroll sentenced to life for murdering Marcus Tucker 5:48 Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning 5:51 Polytech cuts courses as it faces $4.5m loss 5:55 NZ woman creates portraits out of ...cat fur 6:08 Ports of Auckland unveils '30-year masterplan' 6:11 Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board 6:21 Residents fearful after Dunedin freedom camping ban dismissed 6:25 Ambae locals struggling following volcanic eruption.