Checkpoint

The Earthquake Commission is rejecting accusations of nepotism over the way it hires staff but says it will do an independent inquiry anyway just to prove the claims are wrong. Audio

The man who chaired the Pike River company has admitted the safety systems failed in the lead up to the explosion at the coalmine that killed 29 men. Audio

The fishing company, Sanford, says it will fight seven charges lodged by a US federal grand jury, under anti-pollution laws. Audio

Sanford vows to fight US grand jury charges, Pike River Chair admits problems with the mine's safety systems, Earthquake Commission investigates claims of nepotism, John Key fails to stop Britain… Read more Audio

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the 2006 military coup in Fiji. Audio

A Maori educator is supporting the government's idea to trial so-called Charter schools; Annette Sykes has become the interim President of the Mana party - replacing the union man Matt McCarten, who… Read more Audio

Health officials are urging parents to vaccinate babies as cases of whooping cough nationally continue to climb. Audio

A combination of fungi and poplar trees is being hailed as a breakthrough method of cleaning up dioxins in contaminated land. Audio

Real estate experts are skeptical about claims made by a leading international magazine saying New Zealand houses are over priced and the country's heading for a housing bubble burst. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Two buildings at Ashburton Hospital are being evacuated because they're at high or very high risk from an earthquake. Audio

The international shipping line, Maersk, says the ongoing industrial unrest at the Ports of Auckland is the main reason behind its decision to pull one of its weekly services. Audio