Checkpoint

Primary school teachers are being warned in paid union meetings this week that their latest pay offer paves the way for the Government to introduce performance pay. Audio

Our Political Editor Brent Edwards has just come from David Shearer's news conference. Audio

Egypt says a deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be close with the Israeli cabinet reported to be considering Egypt's plan to stop the escalating violence. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Sir Peter Jackson's film company has admitted several animals did die while it was making the Hobbit movies, including three horses in what it called "unfortunate accidents". Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Labour leader David Shearer has just begun his news conference on the party's leadership vote. Audio

The principal of a Timaru boy suspected of being abducted says the community is shocked by what's happened and the school has now reassessed all its procedures to keep pupils safe. Audio

China is calling on New Zealand to export more milk and wood products in talks at the East Asia summit, in a potentially big boost to the two countries' 14 billion dollar trade. Audio

Just over an hour ago Labour Party MPs began an urgent caucus meeting at Parliament to vote on the leadership of the party. Audio

Labour MPs vote on the party leadership. China demands more from NZ exporters and Timaru school checks safety procedures after suspected abduction. Audio

A father broke down in tears today as he told a Court about how his family suffered after his son was killed outside a Blenheim bar. Audio