Checkpoint

News of the appeal has disappointed the families, some of who spoke publicly after Sila's sentencing. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

New Zealand Cricket has yet to decide if it will withdraw from the Champions Trophy, amid fears for player safety. Audio

A Hamilton man who beat his wife to death because he said she was"lippy"has been jailed for at least 18 years. Audio

Weather Forecasters say a weather front due to hit the North Island has the potential to be the worst storm in ten years. Audio

There have been dramatic scenes at a court appearance for the man accused of abducting five-year-old Auckland girl Cina Ma. Audio

The Foreign Minister, Winston Peters has hit out against criticism of his handling of donations. Audio

Back-from-the-dead canoeist, John Darwin, and his wife Anne have each been jailed for more than six years. Audio

Beaconsfield mine owners are not taking part in the inquest into the death of his workmate, Larry Knight. Audio

It offers incentives for developers to build dwellings that will be rented out at below market rates. Audio

The charity says people are caught up in a toxic combination of drought, poverty, conflict and rising food prices. Audio

The annual survey by the Vice Chancellors Committee shows in 2006 women made up 60 percent of all graduates. Audio