Checkpoint

Acting Prime Minister Bill English faces questions about corruption from Labour Leader Andrew Little; New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters questions the Deputy Prime Minister about the upcoming… Read more Audio

A new study shows little blue penguins have recovered well from the oil spill from the grounded ship Rena, but a trust that works to protect them says dogs and people are the real threat. Audio

A bird rescue team has been forced to put three kiwi to sleep in one week, after they were captured in leg-hold possum traps in Northland. Audio

With peak tourist season just around the corner the Automobile Association has launched an online test to prepare overseas visitors for driving on New Zealand's roads. Audio

A political party representing Muslims has been launched in Australia, with its sights set on winning a Senate seat at the next election. Audio

A South Taranaki hapu says it's historical Treaty claims are about to be settled despite, the fact it hasn't negotiated anything with anyone. Audio

The Tongan goverment has paid tribute to its most famous sporting hero of Tongan heritage. Audio

Tributes are pouring in from around the world for Jonah Lomu, the All Black great, who died suddenly early today at his Auckland home, at the age of 40. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Christchurch City Council staff are again under fire, this time for failing to keep elected councillors in the loop over new planning rules. Audio

Māori leaders are calling for a national day to commemorate New Zealand's land wars. Audio

New Zealanders are in a group of core suspects Australian Federal Police are attempting to identify as part of their investigation into the Christmas Island detention centre riots. Audio