Checkpoint

Next month the All Blacks will take on the Springboks at the historic ground. Audio

The young man from Mississippi fell in love with the sound of the electric guitar, which was synonymous with his brand of rhythm, blues and rock 'n roll. Audio

World leaders have been warned about the true scale of the food crisis the world is facing. Audio

The final primaries are in Montana and South Dakota and Senator Barack Obama is 40 delegates shy of clinching the nomination. Audio

With success from Flight Of The Conchords and Liam Finn, some in the industry are unhappy that NZ EMI boss is losing his job. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Wellington Mayor, Kerry Prendergast has hailed the site as being another step towards the city's clean, green reputation. Audio

Mr Rudd has used the imminent withdrawal of Australian troops from Iraq to criticize what he calls "the abuse of pre-war intelligence". Audio

As usual the two major parties - National and Labour - get the lion's share of the money on offer. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Radiocarbon dating of the Pacific rat now suggests that the first humans landed here in the late 13th century. Audio

Robert Mugabe has provoked widespread criticism by attending the UN's Food Summit at a time when his own government is under fire for allowing hunger at home. Audio