Checkpoint

Officials have been approving tens of millions of dollars of research funding by scientists without checking their applications properly. Audio

The Mr Big of methamphetamine ring in the Waikato has been jailed for 12 years and lost more than five million dollars to the crown - the biggest confiscation of criminal assets that's ever been made… Read more Audio

A Pacific Blue pilot who took off in near-darkness from Queenstown has been found guilty of carelessly operating an aircraft and putting its 70 passengers and crew at risk. Audio

Pilot put passengers at risk, More than five million dollars of assets seized from drug kingpin, Captain blamed for Korean fishing boat sinking, Gunman in Brisbane mall, Ministers comfortable with… Read more Audio

The government is being urged to take decisive action to control alcohol marketing because industry self-regulation has failed. Audio

The Far North District Council has apologised to a collective of iwi for not including them in talks to allow an international broadcaster film on 90 Mile Breach; A Gisborne Councillor, Manu Caddie… Read more Audio

The chief executive of Mighty River Power was accused of giving a smart arse reply at Parliament today because he objected to answering some questions from MPs. Audio

The Government's being accused of forcing the Department of Conservation to rely on handouts from polluters to clean up dirty waterways. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A New Zealand study has found groundbreaking information that could change the way asthma is treated around the world. Audio

The listed retailer, Briscoe Group, has made a record high full year profit, boosted by higher margins and taking market share from its rivals. Audio

The President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, says he would like to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. Audio