Checkpoint

Amanda Morgan gives us an update at the start of the wet season where 171 have already been killed. Audio

The central North Island runanga won't be intimidated into withdrawing its support from a $500-million forestry settlement. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Documents uncovered showing senior officials played a more active role than previously thought in developing torture methods. Audio

Hastings District councillors are split over the merits of a proposed $57-million Regional Sports Park. Audio

New Zealand First has once again been handed back thousands of dollars it had tried to donate to charity. Audio

It remains unclear whether the incident involves violence or dishonesty, or has a sexual element - in Britain also. Audio

Community groups are demanding less talk and more action, following a rash of violent crime in South Auckland. Audio

An environmental group is warning the government to be wary of offering too much to developers, in exchange for the land. Audio

Abu Qatada was once described by a Spanish judge as al-Qaeda's spiritual leader in Europe. Audio

The PM challenged National to support new legislation introducing tougher penalties for gang members. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio