Checkpoint

A soldier facing court martial for headbutting and threatening to kill someone of senior rank denies there was any physical contact between the two. The solider was facing six charges at a hearing at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North, but three counts were today withdrawn. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham was at the court martial and spoke to Lisa Owen.

The White Ferns are still on the hunt to defend their T20 World Cup crown after beating Scotland by six wickets overnight. A better net run rate has boosted their hopes, but a tough showdown with England in their final pool play match awaits. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Parking fees are being extended in a popular Auckland retail strip, despite some businesses saying they're already on their knees. Auckland transport's extending paid parking into more Ponsonby streets even though more than 80 percent of feedback was against the move. Marcin Kulak who co-owns the restaurant Mekong Baby on Ponsonby Road is not happy with the decision and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about talks between the US and Iran concluding in Switzerland. The region, like the rest of the world, is hoping for real stability after a shaky start to the peace agreeement.

The rise of far right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers union to seek expert advice for those at the chalkface. The PPTA is hiring someone to develop guidlines for teachers due to the growing prevalence of extremist views being expressed by some students. That includes homophobia, anti-semitism, racism, trad-wife and misogynistic views. PPTA president Chris Abercombie spoke to Lisa Owen.