Checkpoint

King Salman has issued a royal decree stating drivers' licences can now be issued to women who want them. Womens' rights activist Hatoon al Fassi talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio

Winston Peters has held a insult-laden media conference this afternoon, lashing out at journalists for their election coverage. He said he will have a decision about any deal by October 12. Video, Audio

Counties Manukau District Health Board plans to offer staff voluntary redundancy as part of its plan to manage health services within its level of funding. John Campbell investigates. Video, Audio

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The National and Labour deputy leaders say they would make way for Winston Peters to become Deputy Prime Minister. Video, Audio

In Auckland, people with no address can access a space where they can leave their books overnight, a book club, a film night, and a blog where people can talk about what it's like to be homeless. Read more Video, Audio

A group of current and former rugby internationals from Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, have launched the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare, or PRPW, in France, to protect young rising stars. John Campbell… Read more Video, Audio

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

A Northland dairy owner says weapon-wielding robbers are so common that he feels he may have no choice but to shut up shop. Video, Audio