Checkpoint

A group representing biotechnology firms says a shortage of money for new investment is becoming increasingly acute. Audio

A Bay of Plenty farm and its manager have been fined more than 50-thousand dollars for discharging effluent near a stream. Audio

Emergency services in the Nelson and Tasman districts will be on alert thoughout the night as heavy rain threatens more flooding. Audio

Two men have been charged with the murder of the Radio New Zealand journalist, Phillip Cottrell. Audio

A coroner says a mental health assessment on a suicidal farmer who later killed herself was flawed and almost certainly wrong. Audio

The Ngapuhi leader Sonny Tau says the runanga has decided to suspend Ngati Hine iwi from attending Board meetings, until it complies with the requirements of Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi's constitution… Read more Audio

Our political Editor Brent Edwards says that timeframe of a year for a sell-off fits with what National said before the election. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says one of the first matters the new Government will consider is the partial sale of State assets. Audio

To Papua New Guinea now where governor general has attempted to resolve his country's political deadlock by swearing in Sir Michael Somare as Prime Minister along with his cabinet. Audio

An inquest into the death of prison officer Jason Palmer has been confronted with conflicting evidence about threats to the victim. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The binge-drinking All Black Zac Guildford is being given one last chance by his Crusader's coach. Audio