Checkpoint

A former chief inspector of coal mines wants the Labour Department prosecuted for its failings over the Pike River disaster. Audio

A jury in a murder trial has been told DNA found under the fingernails of a dead 13 year old girl, closely resembles that of the man accused of killing her. Audio

A court hears details of how a 13 year old girl was killed, Former mines inspector says Department should be prosecuted, Stewart Murray Wilson appeals supervision order and Accused snapped and… Read more Audio

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been rewarded for a successful first season by having his contract extended until after the 2015 rugby World Cup. Audio

Crime fighters want the Government to change the law so that its spy agency can monitior New Zealanders on behalf of the Police or Security Intelligence Service. Audio

The Ngapuhi Runanga has thrown its support behind the Northland hapu, Ngati Hau, which has told an Australian mining company to stay out of its tribal territory; A group of MPs has challenged Maori… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Survivors and rescuers gathered in Wellington today to mark the 45th anniversary of the Wahine disaster. Audio

Lawyers, tax experts and business people have told Inland Revenue that if it's going to help the police solve serious crime the information it hands over has to be accurate, relevant and NOT part of a… Read more Audio

Returning to the recall to prison of the serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson. Audio

Despite a global trend towards abolishing the death penalty, last year saw executions resume in many countries that had not used capital punishment for some time. Audio

Exporters are set to come under further pressure, with the New Zealand dollar forecast to keep rising against the currencies of the country's major trading partners - that's after breaking through the… Read more Audio