Checkpoint

Palestinian Hamas, which controls Gaza, says a ceasefire has been agreed with Israel and will begin tomorrow morning. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Lifesaving equipment stolen in Hastings yesterday has been returned, following a"no questions asked"plea from the St John's. Audio

Fears are growing that the Taliban are preparing to attack the southern centre of Kandahar. Audio

The Minister and the Commissioner were today questioned about the employment of former Immigration head Mary Ann Thompson. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Amanda Morgan gives us an update at the start of the wet season where 171 have already been killed. Audio

The central North Island runanga won't be intimidated into withdrawing its support from a $500-million forestry settlement. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Documents uncovered showing senior officials played a more active role than previously thought in developing torture methods. Audio

Hastings District councillors are split over the merits of a proposed $57-million Regional Sports Park. Audio

New Zealand First has once again been handed back thousands of dollars it had tried to donate to charity. Audio