Checkpoint for Tuesday 5 April 2011

6:53 PM.The Labour caucus has brought a former senior party whip back into the role, following the resignation of Darren Hughes from Parliament. Audio

6:50 PM.Hundreds of camper vans are now ready for the earthquake displaced residents of Christchurch, but the demand for what is cramped and slightly claustrophobic accommodation is yet to be proven. Audio

6:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:45 PM.School principals say Christchurch parents need to get their children back to class. Audio

6:41 PM.The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls over South Canterbury Finance. Audio

6:36 PM.It was the first day of the Pike River coal mine disaster inquiry, and already a major funding obstacle is in the way. Audio

6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:26 PM.Volcanologists are recording rarely seen activity at Mount Ruapehu. Audio

6:23 PM.A volcano has been rediscovered under a central Auckland suburb, surprising scientists who thought they already knew where all of the region's volcanoes were. Audio

6:20 PM.The latest figures show discretionary spending dropped to zero-point-4 percent in March, which is below levels a year ago. Audio

6:12 PM.A survey from the Institute of Economic Research shows confidence among firms about the economy is its lowest in two years. Audio

5:58 PM.In South Auckland a mini tornado has struck a building at storage facility ripping off part a large piece of roof and temporarily trapping a worker. Audio

5:56 PM.New Zealand rugby fans are less confident the All Blacks will win the World Cup this year than they were in 2003 when it was hosted by Australia. Audio

5:53 PM.KiwiRail says its future is looking good despite a series of setbacks. Audio

5:50 PM.The rediscovery of a volcano under a central Auckland suburb is an unexpected and exciting find for scientists who thought they already knew where all of the region's volcanoes were. Audio

5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

5:44 PM.Harsher penalties to punish drivers who fail to licence and register their vehicles are being introduced to try to prevent fraud and stop people dodging payments. Audio

5:41 PM.Schools are to get the power to search students for drugs and weapons. Audio

5:37 PM.The Pike River coal company says it hasn't got the resources to fully participate in the Royal Commission of inquiry into the coal mine disaster. Audio

5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:25 PM.A new survey shows business confidence is at its lowest in two years as firms continue to wait for people to start shopping again. Audio

5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:18 PM.The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls over South Canterbury Finance. Audio

5:11 PM.A spokesperson for the Commission of Inquiry told us he would check into the Pike River company's claim that it had applied for funding help but been turned away. Audio

5:07 PM.The Pike River coal company says it can't afford to provide written evidence and other material to the Royal Commission of inquiry into the coal mine disaster. Audio

5:00 PM.The Pike River coal doesn't have the money to contribute fully to the Royal Commission of inquiry. The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls… Read more Audio