Checkpoint

Hundreds of people have flocked to Auckland's waterfront to be entertained by waka, yachts and tug boats - as part of the annual Auckland Anniversary day regatta. Audio

To Canada now where an Afghan couple and their son have been convicted of first degree murder for the deaths of four other family members in what's being called an honour killing. Audio

A 21 year old man accused of murdering his former girlfriend's baby stood weeping in the Hamilton District Court today. Audio

The owner of a house on Otago peninsula threatened by coastal erosion says he is frustrated the council is not taking it seriously. Audio

The Chair of Ngāti Kahungunu hopes the Government's decision not to meet with the iwi, as part of its consultation with Māori over the partial sale of several state owned enterprises, is just an… Read more Audio

The father of a bikie is refusing to help police track down his son's killer in the latest twist in South Australia's bikie gang wars. Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard is calling it quits after ten years in the job. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A lot of work on mental toughness, and her coach promising to jump in a lake when she wins tournaments, are some of the things that have helped Auckland teen Lydia Ko become the youngest ever golfer… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A legal challenge regarding the steps taken relating to the sale of the Crafar farms to a Chinese conglomerate will be heard in the High Court in Wellington on Friday. Audio

The Prime Minister says the laws governing land sales to foreigners could be changed if the sales accelerate and alarm New Zealanders. Audio