Checkpoint

President Donald Trump said a ceasefire extension between the US and Iran is "highly unlikely". It comes as a temporary truce between the two approaches its expiry date. Meanwhile, Pakistan is set to hold another round of peace talks in Islamabad. However, there's confusion over whether or not both parties will actually come to the negotiating table. Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.

Christopher Luxon is still the boss. He emerged from a nearly three hour caucus meeting, revealing he had survived a confidence vote that he called himself. Christopher Luxon said there was good honest discussion in caucus. The PM last week declared he had the full support of his MPs, but by Monday his tone had changed. Christopher Luxon conceded there was potentially a handful of moaning and frustrated MPs, five by his count. The PM's hoping Tuesday's vote will draw a line under intense scrutiny over his position. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how it's shaping up to be a critical week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and how a woman's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in central London. She also spoke about how a life jacket worn by a titanic survivor has gone under the hammer.

The Black Caps' second one-dayer against Bangladesh has begun in Mirpur. New Zealand lead the three match series one-nil and are battling the heat again today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke with Lisa Owen.

Gallagher Security is looking for 100 new staff due to what it describes as significant global growth. You might remember them for their electric fences, but things have moved on a lot, they now produce advanced intruder detection, controlled access to sites; sophisticated survelliance and asset protection. Situations vacant include software engineers. Gallagher CEO and Executive Director, Kahl Betham spoke to Lisa Owen.

The effective closure of the Hormuz Strait, disrupting about 20% of global oil supplies, has had massive knock on effects. Outside of fuel oil is used in thousands of everyday things, plastics and packaging, building supplies and medical equipment. Some business are facing week long delays in supply chains, that means planning well ahead. Business Canterbury CEO, Leeann Watson spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Wellington region is under a state of emergency after being hit with torrential rain. Residents in low-lying and flood prone areas are being warned to go somewhere else for the next 24 hours, with the region - alongside Wairarapa - under a red heavy rain warning. The warnings are in place well into tomorrow night. Dan Neely, regional manager at the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office, spoke with Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Prime Minister said he will address ongoing leadership speculation with his caucus tomorrow, blaming the talk on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs." In a round of interviews, Christopher Luxon dug in his heels and said he's not going anywhere, despite a shocker poll result. When fronting to media, he's announced targeted support for relief teachers struggling with fuel prices - and funding to help replace schools' diesel boilers. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

A man is missing after Wellington was hit by a severe thunderstorm early this morning. A regionwide state of emergency has also been declared, with a red heavy rain warning in place through to tomorrow night. People in low lying areas have been told to move elsewhere for the next 24 hours, and advised against waiting for official warnings if they feel they are in danger. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.