Checkpoint

A petition has been delivered to Parliament asking for a ban on the use of animal testing when legal highs are being prepared for sale in New Zealand. Audio

Sealegs Corporation has reported a full-year profit after it extended its product range and significantly reduced overhead costs. Audio

The Waitemata District Health Board says its smoking ban is no different to bans on alcohol, gambling, pornography and having sex in hospitals. Audio

With the latest from Oklahoma City our reporter Steve Mort is on the line. Audio

The Government's spy agency says it's been cleared of any law breaches by the Inspector-General of of Intelligence and Security. Audio

Economists say an increase of immigrants to New Zealand is because the job market here is improving especially in Christchurch. Audio

The Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister, Chris Finlayson, says he's not straight jacketing Northland hapu into the country's largest Iwi, Ngapuhi, to reach settlement sooner; The Green Party says… Read more Audio

Earlier we heard that Pharmac is planning to refuse funding for the most expensive drug it's ever considered buying. Listening to that story was Daniel Webby - one of 8 patients who've been lobbying… Read more Audio

A doctor who failed to disclose to a psychiatrist that a patient's delusions of a sexual relationship with the doctor were true, has been found guilty of professional misconduct. Audio

The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has confirmed that Salisbury School for special-needs residential girls in Nelson will remain open. Audio

Pharmac is planning to refuse funding for the most expensive drug it's ever considered buying. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio