Checkpoint

The semi-final match ups are shaping up at the Heineken Open tennis tournament in Auckland. Audio

New research shows toddlers growing up in private rentals are less safe than children growing up in other households. Audio

A Hawke's Bay topdressing pilot who illegally carried passengers and crashed causing serious injury has been ordered to pay $10,000 and has been disqualified from flying for seven months. Audio

Two rock climbers have made history in Yosemite National Park in California today. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson have completed their free climb of the dawn wall El Capitan, the world's toughest… Read more Audio

Scientists have discovered very high temperatures underneath the Southern Alps after drilling to investigate the Alpine Fault. Audio

The New Zealand First Party is calling for the Navy to up the ante and use its firepower in the standoff with a fleet of illegal tooth fish ships in the Southern Ocean. Audio

A senior officer says police receive complaints almost every day from children or teenagers being targeted on social media sites. Police are investigating a case where a 12-year-old boy was asked to… Read more Audio

The Medical Council has hit back at criticism that doctors aren't taking enough care when writing medical certificates for stressed workers. Audio

Heritage New Zealand is warning relic hunters they may be damaging New Zealand's heritage when they remove artifacts or other material from an archeological sites. Audio

The partner of the Auckland Blues winger accused of a Karangahape brawl that left a man spraying blood from his neck says her partner didn't get involved until she was hit. Audio

The Automobile Association is describing the recent cuts to fuel prices as "miserly" and says fuel companies can afford to slash them more. Audio

The board, which was established by the government last year, includes Sir Peter Jackson, James Cameron and Jane Campion. Audio