Checkpoint

Australia's Defence Force has called in police to investigate accusations made by a first-year female cadet about a sex video. The 18-year-old says she was unknowingly filmed having consensual sex… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister is telling the receivers of the Pike River coal mine to front up and pay up. They'd asked the Government for help with their legal costs to attend the Royal Commission into the mine… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Government is defending its decision to contribute nearly two million dollars for a waka-shaped pavilion for the Rugby World Cup. Audio

The latest breast cancer patient register which opened today is expected to help increase survival rates of the disease. Audio

Highly radioactive water is no longer leaking into the sea after a breakthrough by engineers at Japan's severely damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Auckland housing market exploded into life in March with the city's largest real estate agent posting its best month in four years. Sales by Barfoot and Thompson's surged 75% while average prices… Read more Audio

The Court of Appeal is considering whether a documentary about provocation which aired at the same time as the Clayton Weatherson murder trial could mean he didn't get a fair hearing. Audio

The Prime Minister is insisting the receivers of the Pike River coal mine can afford to pay, and must pay their own legal costs to attend the Royal Commission inquiring into the tragedy. Audio

PM says no to appeal for Pike River legal aid, Clayton Weatherston appeals his conviction, Louisa Wall replaces Darren Hughes, and Government defends Te Waka Maori decision. Audio

The Labour caucus has brought a former senior party whip back into the role, following the resignation of Darren Hughes from Parliament. Audio