Checkpoint for Tuesday 7 May 2024

5:45 PM.A life and death decision on a ceasefire in Gaza is up in the air, with Hamas agreeing to a deal but Israel still saying no. Sacha Myers from Save the Children speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

5:35 PM.Parliament was doing little to win the public's confidence today - as MPs from multiple parties performed a bouquet of back-flips and back-pedalling Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports Audio

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

5:28 PM.New Zealand have named a team of two to carry the surfing flag at the Paris Olympics. It is just the second time surfing will feature at the Games and will be the first appearance for 22-year-old… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.Australia interest rates remain steady Audio

5:16 PM.Big areas of Auckland Port are being handed back to the public in a deal signed today by the Mayor and Port boss. Port CEO Roger Gray speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

5:11 PM.Ponsonby Road businesses are collectively looking to fund their own security guards following a fatal shooting on the street. Ponsonby Social Club owner Bobby Mukai speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

5:08 PM.Doctors say operations, medical procedures and appointments have had to be cancelled around the country as two and a half thousand junior doctors walk off the job. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.Plans to super size a prison in rural Waikato could put a criminal strain on local infrastructure including housing. Property Brokers Te Awamutu branch manager Rebecca Fraser speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

4:46 PM.Some budgeting advisors are facing closure having missed out on the latest round of government funding, raising fears for some of the country's most vulnerable people Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

4:44 PM.Following the fatal shooting on Ponsonby Road, our camera operator Marika Khabazi asked Aucklanders if they feel safe being out and about in the city. Audio

4:36 PM.The Mayor of Auckland has backtracked on his proposal to lease out the city's port. Felix Walton reports Audio

4:29 PM.Well-dressed RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the Black Ferns fast approaching the start of their season. Audio

4:12 PM.The threat of jail time looms over Donald Trump as he continues to violate a gag order in his criminal trial. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:07 PM.An 82-year-old man is looking for work and says companies have become ageist. Don McGovern speaks to Lisa Owen Audio