Checkpoint

Rushed into the New Zealand cricket team for the nailbiting semi final win over South Africa, the Canterbury fast bowler Matt Henry is still coming to terms with the fact his first match at the… Read more Audio

The Crown in its closing argument in the Mark Lundy double murder retrial says the accused was facing imminent bankruptcy and killing his wife was the only way out. Audio

A Northland regional councillor says the Government will be held to its promise of ten new bridges for the region even if the Transport Agency decides some of them aren't a priority. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key has headed straight to Dargaville today after returning from his trip to Japan, only to be confronted by Northland voters. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The organisation representing Maori principals is critical of the Government's flagship education scheme, describing it as a 'one-size-fits-all' policy. Te Akatea New Zealand Maori Principals says the… Read more Audio

Two teacher aides caught with cannabis in a South Auckland primary school staffroom have quit. Audio

The Auckland Mayor Len Brown joins us. Audio

An Auckland Councillor says Mayor Len Brown has completely over-reacted at a council meeting today and should never have walked out. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The United Future leader and government ally, Peter Dunne, suspects National will not agree to compromise on its plans to change the Resource Management Act because it has a secret agenda. Audio

The police searching for a missing Southland boy are going back to Curio Bay tomorrow, this time with an underwater camera attached to a helicopter. Audio