Checkpoint

Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, who's in Nelson city on Halifax Street where people have been evacuated because of a slip. Audio

We're joined by the Tasman mayor, Richard Kempthorne. Audio

Dozens of people have had to flee their homes in the Nelson Tasman region with record rainfall and more than 170 slips threatening houses blocking major roads and cutting off towns. In Ligar Bay, Neil… Read more Audio

Ligar Bay resident flees home to escape flood waters; Heavy rain threatens homes in Nelson Tasman districts; Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson; Mighty River Power first of SOEs to go on the… Read more Audio

The final remaining US troops in Iraq are returning home, bringing to a close eight and a half years of conflict. 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

A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. Audio

The SPCA has won a case which it says be a strong warning to negligent pet-owners. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

We've always claimed the Rocky Horror Show's Richard O'Brien as our own, and now it's official. Audio

The fast food operator Restaurant Brands will spend millions of dollars opening an American brand of burger outlets around the country from next year. Audio

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