Checkpoint

Christchurch police have recaptured two high-risk offenders who escaped from a residential unit last week, and have been hiding out in the Arthur's Pass national park. Audio

A Christchurch Maori language school threatened with the prospect of a merger has launched an investigation into what effect the amalgamation would have on the wider community; A leading Maori tourism… Read more Audio

Opponents of a so-called super brothel in central Auckland fear the council has already made up its mind about letting the contentious project go ahead. Audio

The Government has been forced to again defend its decision not to sign up to an extension of the global treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A new study shows many people are missing out on free prescriptions. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

Consumer groups are urging people to challenge Wellington Electricity's plans to up power prices to pay for earthquake strengthening. Audio

Child Poverty campaigners are calling for MPs to set aside party differences and support moves to feed school children in New Zealand's poorest communities. Audio

Joanne McCarthy is a Newcastle Herald reporter who is credited with putting child sex abuse and the need for a royal commission on to the national stage with numerous front page stories over several… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Catholic church says it may look into an Australian paedophile priest who sexually abused a girl when he was sent to this country in the 1980s. Audio

A Christchurch Maori language school threatened with the prospect of a merger has launched an investigation into what effect the amalgamation would have on the wider community; Local landmarks and… Read more Audio