Checkpoint

The former Climate Change and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, is leaving politics to replace Mike Moore as New Zealand's ambassador to the United States. Audio

Motorists have faced delays in parts of the country with heavy pre-Christmas traffic and some serious accidents causing problems. Audio

There's a regular visitor in the sky tonight, rarely seen, but definitely there. Audio

A New Zealander labelled a ring-leader of the Christmas Island riot is mystified why, instead of being charged, he's been deported. Audio

The busiest shopping day of the year is drawing to a close but not before surpassing last Christmas's figures. Audio

Now at the opposite end of the country - heavy rain's flooded streets and some properties at Omaha Beach north of Auckland. Audio

Many areas of the South Island are in extreme fire danger. Audio

Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio

Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use and many areas of the South Island are in extreme fire danger. Audio

Where Welsh rugby's gone New Zealand is following with six point tries being tested out next season. Audio

The first national map of bee populations in the United States has revealed some worrying information. Audio

A team of kayakers has made the first-ever descent of the often crazily rough upper reaches of the Karangarua River on the West Coast. Audio