Checkpoint for Friday 29 March 2019

6:23 PM.Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, performs at the National Remembrance Service at Hagley Park. Video, Audio

6:21 PM.In the middle of the grief and sadness of today's remembrance service, one man was putting a smile on people's faces. Markus Hadipurnomo set up a small table in the entrance of the service and was… Read more Video, Audio

6:20 PM.While some people at today's service grieved by crying or hugging their loved ones....one man decided to paint. Aslan Haj Mustafa travelled to Christchurch from Jordan five days ago after he learnt… Read more Video, Audio

6:16 PM.One of the most stirring speeches at this morning's ceremony was from survivor Farid Ahmed, who lost his wife in the terror attack. Mr Ahmed, who uses a wheelchair, told the crowd he forgave the… Read more Video, Audio

6:12 PM.Police and Christchurch City Council staff kept a watchful eye over Friday prayers this afternoon in Hagley Park. Hundreds of people from the local, national and international Muslim community… Read more Video, Audio

6:08 PM.An estimated 20,000 people gathered at North Hagley Park for a remembrance service today to pay tribute to those who lost their lives but also to those who were injured and survived the terror… Read more Video, Audio

5:55 PM.Auckland Council is promising there will be stricter conditions for the e-scooter operators Lime and Wave, and there will be new fees - but it won't say yet what those are. Audio

5:47 PM.In the capital, the Wellington Orchestra and Pacifica Choir welcomed about 500 people onto Waitangi Park to watch the National Remembrance Service together. Video, Audio

5:37 PM.As thousands in Christchurch stood together during the service today, New Zealanders in other pockets of the country stood with them. In Whanganui, more than 40 people gathered at the museum and… Read more Video, Audio

5:34 PM.Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel talks to Lisa Owen following the National Remembrance Service, telling her change will come - not because of what the shooter did, but how people have responded. Video, Audio

5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

5:20 PM.Al Seenawi watched the National Remembrance Service from his hospital bed, where he is recovering after being shot twice in the leg during the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio

5:17 PM.In North Hagley Park, where the National Remembrance Service took place earlier today, hundreds of people, including survivors and Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, are praying as police… Read more Video, Audio

5:09 PM.Dignitaries, survivors, victims' families, artists, politicians and the public gathered in Christchurch today to remember the 50 people who were killed in the terror attacks - and the dozens of others… Read more Video, Audio

12:00 PM.Watch today's full programme here. Video