Checkpoint

He is to face a misconduct hearing before the New Zealand Rugby Union after pleading guilty to drink driving today. Audio

The White House has intervened to shore-up the embattled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

TVNZ has been told to provide the government with more detailed information on Tony Veitch's assault on his former partner. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Accused murderer Antonie Dixon has taken the stand in his own defence. Audio

A $100,000,000 drop in car sales in May has contributed to the biggest fall in retail sales in more than four years. Audio

Immigration and the Catholic church are looking for a group of Indian pilgrims who have gone missing in New Zealand. Audio

The Auckland District Health Board has described as"alarming"the lab mistakes which led to a woman having an abortion. Audio

The police in Auckland have cordoned off suburban streets in Albany as they search for a five year old girl. Audio

The seats have been taken out, and replaced with trees, shrubs and plants. Audio

Odds are on a change of Government after this year's election. Audio