Checkpoint

For the first time, the family of 10-year-old Alex Fisher, have commented publicly, saying they are devastated by his death. Audio

Alex Fisher's family comments for the first time since his death. Thousands of children hit by benefit sanctions and Australia's new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, visits NZ next week. Audio

A prominent opponent of the is Trans Pacific Partnership is demanding the immediate release of the details of the agreement. Audio

Waikato-Tainui says the closure of the Huntly East Mine will have a devastating impact on the community, but it's considering the first right of refusal rule when it comes to the land the mine sits… Read more Audio

A court case challenging the right of Australian authorities to hold asylum seekers in offshore detention centres is being heard at the High Court in Canberra. Audio

The Government says the proposed Waimea Community Dam near Nelson would deliver major economic benefits to the region. Audio

Amnesty International is accusing the Myanmar Government of locking up and harassing scores of peaceful activists in the lead up to elections in November. Audio

The American President Barack Obama has phoned the aid agency Médecins Sans Frontières to apologize for the accidental killing of 22 people in a US airstrike in Afghanistan. Audio

In a bid to appease recreational fishermen and to safeguard dwindling fish numbers, new rules have been announced for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio

A farmer who spent all night figting the fires that engulfed Saddle Hill above Mosgiel has saved his home from destruction Audio

Students' associations say demand for their foodbanks and financial support is higher than ever, and one has already used up its entire hardship fund for the year. Audio

A trainee teacher says she was bullied and discriminated against at a Maori and Pacific school in south Auckland because she's European. Audio