Checkpoint

The NRL is making a significant shift to player safety, introducing limits on contact during training sessions. The new guidelines aim to reduce injuries, including concussions, by capping weekly contact minutes across both the NRL and NRLW. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Don't leave it too late and be prepared, that's the message to older drivers who need to prove they can safely stay on the roads once they hit 75. Age Concern runs 225 coaching courses a year for drivers approaching that key birthday; 75 is the age drivers have to renew their licence. The course offers safety advice, allows people to brush up on their skills and evaluates their ability. For some,...

President Donald Trump said a ceasefire extension between the US and Iran is "highly unlikely". It comes as a temporary truce between the two approaches its expiry date. Meanwhile, Pakistan is set to hold another round of peace talks in Islamabad. However, there's confusion over whether or not both parties will actually come to the negotiating table. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke...

Christopher Luxon is still the boss. He emerged from a nearly three hour caucus meeting, revealing he had survived a confidence vote that he called himself. Christopher Luxon said there was good honest discussion in caucus. The PM last week declared he had the full support of his MPs, but by Monday his tone had changed. Christopher Luxon conceded there was potentially a handful of moaning and frus...

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how it's shaping up to be a critical week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and how a woman's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in central London. She also spoke about how a life jacket worn by a titanic survivor has gone under the hammer.

The Black Caps' second one-dayer against Bangladesh has begun in Mirpur. New Zealand lead the three match series one-nil and are battling the heat again today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke with Lisa Owen.

Gallagher Security is looking for 100 new staff due to what it describes as significant global growth. You might remember them for their electric fences, but things have moved on a lot, they now produce advanced intruder detection, controlled access to sites; sophisticated survelliance and asset protection. Situations vacant include software engineers. Gallagher CEO and Executive Director, Kahl Be...

The effective closure of the Hormuz Strait, disrupting about 20% of global oil supplies, has had massive knock on effects. Outside of fuel oil is used in thousands of everyday things, plastics and packaging, building supplies and medical equipment. Some business are facing week long delays in supply chains, that means planning well ahead. Business Canterbury CEO, Leeann Watson spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Wellington region is under a state of emergency after being hit with torrential rain. Residents in low-lying and flood prone areas are being warned to go somewhere else for the next 24 hours, with the region - alongside Wairarapa - under a red heavy rain warning. The warnings are in place well into tomorrow night. Dan Neely, regional manager at the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office...

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Prime Minister said he will address ongoing leadership speculation with his caucus tomorrow, blaming the talk on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs." In a round of interviews, Christopher Luxon dug in his heels and said he's not going anywhere, despite a shocker poll result. When fronting to media, he's announced targeted support for relief teachers struggling with fuel prices - and funding...

A man is missing after Wellington was hit by a severe thunderstorm early this morning. A regionwide state of emergency has also been declared, with a red heavy rain warning in place through to tomorrow night. People in low lying areas have been told to move elsewhere for the next 24 hours, and advised against waiting for official warnings if they feel they are in danger. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Another poll with National's support below 30 percent has kept the fires of speculation around the prime minister's leadership burning. Last week ended with Christopher Luxon repeatedly asserting he had the support of his National Party colleages. And after the disastrous poll results last night, he spent his morning media round admitting there are a handful of MPs dissatisfied enough to speak to...

Boxer Lani Daniels is the country's newest world chamption, creating history at the weekend by winning a third world title in a shock upset in New York. And in the Super Rugby competition, the Hurricanes are reassuring fans that their golden point loss to the Chiefs on Saturday hasn't dented the team's confidence. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Part of a colossal fossil collection gathered over Paeroa man Rex Williams' life time is now on display at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery. Williams collected thousands and thousands of preserved remains, including fossils from the jurassic age, as a hobby. Gallery curator Jon Primmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

President Donald Trump said marines took "full custody" of the vessel after "blowing a hole in the engine room." It comes less than a week after the US placed a blockade on Iranian ships. Meanwhile, the ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is about to expire. Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand First's made a campaign promise to break up the country's supermarket duopoly in a bid to lower grocery prices. It said Woolworths and Foodstuffs dominate more than 80 percent of the market, driving up costs and squeezing suppliers. The party's plan is to split Foodstuffs into two competing cooperatives and ramp up enforcement powers and fines. Earlier this month, Harvest Market, a new...

The Wellington Region is under a state of emergency after being hit with torrential rain this morning. Residents in low lying and flood prone areas are being warned to go somewhere else for the next 24 hours. Wellington and Wairarapa have also been upgraded to a red heavy rain warning, with extreme conditions posing a potential threat to life. Metservice duty forecaster Lewis Ferris spoke to Lisa...

Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the process to replace a missing Olympic medal.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how it's been revealed the former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson failed vetting but was given the job anyway and how Britain is preparing for a worst case scenario should the Iran war continue. She also spoke about how passengers on an EasyJet flight from London thought the pilot was joking when he asked for volunteers to...

Another bumper round of Super Rugby kicks off on Friday evening. Two blockbuster kiwi derbies headline the weekend, with the return of some big names to action. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

RNZ understands National's Stuart Smith had tried but failed get a meeting with Christopher Luxon to warn him about flagging caucus support before Easter. Three polls have National hovering on or just under 30 percent. Ministers Todd McClay and Mark Mitchell have rubbished claims of leadership rumbles. Paul Goldsmith said any nervous backbenchers need to hold their nerve. Former National MP Mauric...

The political leadership rumours have been swirling again today, with fresh reports of a National party mutiny. But Christopher Luxon is digging in - amid the questions about his leadership - insisting he still has the full support of his caucus. Political editor Craig McCulloch has more.

The conviction of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa for another rape almost four decades after he committed the crime has triggered a review of unsolved rape cases. Rewa was senteced at the High Court in Auckland today to ten years in jail for a rape committed in the 1980s. He was already serving a life sentence and preventive detention for the murder of Susan Burdett in 1992 and sexual attacks on 25 wom...