Checkpoint

The trial of Peter Whittall who was managing Pike River mine when it exploded has been moved from Greymouth to Wellington. Audio

The son of the Maori King Tuheitia will be taking over his father's duties for up to 18 months as the king battles diabetes; Arbitration to settle long-standing customary disagreements between tribes… Read more Audio

To Australia now, where the Labor Government is once again embroiled in leadership turmoil with speculation of a Kevin Rudd comeback fuelled by another unfavourable poll for Ms Gillard. Audio

One of the creators of the national standards software that teachers and principals are boycotting, says the Government has made a mistake in making the system mandatory. Audio

Consumer confidence has surged to its highest level in nearly three years - as people throw caution to the wind and start spending again. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The company that owns TV3 has gone into receivership as a means to restructure its way out of a crippling burden of debt. Audio

In Tasman the rain has eased but the threat of slips remains. Audio

The Waitaki civil defence controller Michael Ross is with us. Audio

To North Otago where flooding has closed roads across the region, Donna Robertson farms on the Kakanui River. Audio

A South Island manager for the Fire Service, Riwai Grace, joins us. Audio