Checkpoint

Off the southern tip of South America one of the world's most endangered whale species is facing a serious threat, not from humans but from huge numbers of seagulls. Audio

A five year study into decomposing pig carcasses could lead to a breakthrough in determining the time of death in forensic cases. Audio

Spain's highest tribunal has ordered the extradition to Argentina of a pilot suspected of involvement in what were as death flights during Argentina's so-called Dirty War. Audio

Joining us from Melbourne Park is Radio New Zealand tennis correspondent Dave Luddy. Audio

The Cancer Society is warning drivers to slip, slop and then slap on some gloves to protect their skin from melanoma. Audio

The head of the police in Wellington is expecting a full debrief on how a radio prankster was able to get past security at an event being held for Prince William. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key has confirmed New Zealand SAS troops were at the scene of a deadly attack in the Afghan Capital Kabul last night. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Tony Blair's former chief of staff has told the Iraq Inquiry in London that Mr Blair personally believed in going to war in Iraq. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The former US president and the United Nations special envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton, has arrived in Port-au-Prince for a first-hand look at the earthquake-devastated country. Audio

Wellington police are looking into how security was breached at a barbecue for Prince William. Audio