Checkpoint

A regional council alarmed that farmers might commit suicide is slowing down the introduction of strict new water rules to combat farm runoff. Audio

The government is to advertise a controversial deed of mandate next month, to settle the Ngapuhi claims; The Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, has defended allegations he hasn't been "visible"… Read more Audio

The father of a severely disabled boy who was assaulted at a Nelson care home claims there's still a widespread culture of abuse in the industry. Audio

People in one of the country's poorest communities are outraged at the closure of the local police station, and fear it will take officers too long to come to their aid. Audio

The police in the Far North have found a body they believe to be that of the missing Rawene woman, Barbara Ann Moka. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A judge has described the role of a Wanaka builder in a million dollar cocaine ring as "misguided loyalty" and sentenced him to two years and one month in jail. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The chief executive of New Zealand Post Brian Roche is with us. Audio

New Zealand Post is cutting 500 jobs and shutting small mail sorting centres in towns up and down the country, as well as three much bigger plants in Wellington, Dunedin and Hamilton. Audio

The Auckland Mayor, Len Brown, is with us. Audio

In what's being described as the U-turn of the century, the Government now says it will throw its money and support behind the inner-city Auckland rail loop. Audio