Checkpoint for Monday 5 December 2016

6:25 PM.A Wairarapa primary school has gathered hundreds of soft toys to gift to children in Kaikoura for Christmas. Reporter Michael Cropp paid them a visit. Audio

6:21 PM.Demolition work begins on the quake-condemned part of Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt Audio

6:14 PM.About 180 women with aggressive breast cancer will soon have access to an expensive new medicine. Audio

6:09 PM.John Key's resignation has come as a shock to most in the political sphere - but some say they saw it coming. Alex Ashton has been gauging political reaction. Audio

6:07 PM.John Key has announced he is resigning as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party - and says his deputy Bill English would be a wise choice as his replacement. Audio

5:53 PM.People on the streets of Dunedin react to the Prime Minister's impending departure. Audio

5:46 PM.Former National Party president Michelle Boag says Bill English is the best option to replace John Key as prime minister and the next National Party leader. Audio

5:42 PM.Cabinet minister Judith Collins doesn't rule out throwing her hat in the ring for the National party leadership Audio

5:39 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:36 PM.Business leaders pay tribute to John Key, saying he delivered economic growth and jobs during his eight-year's at the helm. Audio

5:22 PM.The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bill English, says he'll announce tomorrow whether or not he will contest the position of party leader. Audio

1:30 PM.In a hastily-called press conference at parliament Mr key said he is stepping down as Prime Minister and National Party leader. Audio

1:33 PM.Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now from parliament. Audio

1:37 PM.Leader of the United Future party Peter Dunne. Audio

1:45 PM.Leader of the ACT New Zealand Party David Seymour. Audio

1:53 PM.Comment from Labour leader Andrew Little. Audio

1:56 PM.Blogger and National party pollster David Farrar joins us. Audio