Checkpoint

The Kenyan leader of the New Zealand school trip that ended with four people dead in a road smash is upset, saying he's being treated as a suspect and his name is being spoiled. Audio

To Australia, where a short time ago Prime Minister Julia Gillard stunned voters by announcing a national election date for September the 14th. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A man who police say threatened to detonate explosives while barricaded in a Blenheim motel room is now in police custody. Audio

More now on building consents for new homes, which rebounded strongly at the end of last year as developers line up to build more apartments. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

David Bain is taking the Justice Minister, Judith Collins, to court. Audio

The head of the Defence Force is General Rhys Jones - he says he was already well aware of the drop in morale. Audio

The Defence Force restructuring has been roundly condemned by the Auditor General who has found it compromised the force's ability to do its job and damaged soldier morale. Audio

The Auditor General roundly condemns the Defence Force restructuring. David Bain files legal action against the Justice Minister and building consents bounce back at the end of 2012. Audio

A new way of treating tooth decay without using drills or needles has been trialled on some Hawke's Bay children, to see whether it's more effective and makes going to the dental clinic less scary. Audio

The Government is applauding a new child sponsorship programme, but the Labour Party says it's shameful New Zealand needs a scheme more commonly seen in third world countries. Audio