Checkpoint

Former National government Minister Jonathan Coleman and Former United Future leader and Minister Peter Dunne say they do not expect there to be a new National leader in place by Tuesday night. They… Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A police officer says he and his colleagues had to think on their feet before one of them fatally shot Steven Wallace in Taranaki 20 years ago.

Steven Wallace's family are taking a civil case against… Read more Audio

The Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found three police searches - carried out shortly after the Chirstchurch mosque attacks - were unlawful. Audio

A holiday in the Pacific appears to be a step closer tonight, with confirmation New Zealand officials are working on a "travel bridge" with the realm countries - Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau. Audio

Thirty deportees from Australia are settling in for the first night of their two-week stay at a central Auckland hotel. Their charter flight landed at Auckland airport this morning, as the deportation… Read more Audio

The former National leader Todd Muller retreated to his Bay of Plenty electorate today - where he was not speaking to media. His constituents are commending him for putting his health first. RNZ… Read more Video, Audio

National's senior leadership team was informed of Todd Muller's resignation last night. Its MPs are converging on Wellington for a 7pm meeting and RNZ political reporter Jo Moir has been speaking to… Read more Video, Audio

The National Party is in crisis mode just ten weeks out from the general election. Its MPs are converging on Wellington for a 7pm meeting this and a new leader will be chosen in the next 24 to 48… Read more Audio

While leaks were in the headlines last week, this week it's courgettes.

Why so pricey? Chief executive of NZ Fresh Produce Importers Association Kevin Nalder talks to Lisa Owen. Read more Audio

Canterbury's Muslim community fears the Christchurch mosque gunman is positioning himself to deliver a hateful tirade at next month's sentencing.

Brenton Tarrant appeared via video link in the High… Read more Audio

The Labour Party appears to have blindsided by news of a Serious Fraud Office investigation into donations it received in 2017.

Shortly before the five, the SFO announced it had launched an inquiry -… Read more Video, Audio