Checkpoint

A senior lifeguard at Piha Beach, West of Auckland, says there was disorganised chaos during a surf lesson that ended in a rescue mission. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

New Zealand cricket fans head into tonight's World Cup semi final hoping against hope, and against all the betting odds, that their team can beat a red hot Sri Lanka. Audio

The post mortem of a 19-year-old man shot dead yesterday by the police has taken place. Audio

The Government is promising the new authority set up to lead Christchurch's rebuilding will listen to local people. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Western powers are marshalling their diplomatic forces to try to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi at the same time as the military pressure builds. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government, unions and health care providers have agreed to negotiate over controversial sleepover payments for disability support workers. Audio

Our political reporter Julian Robins is in Dunedin - he's with us. Audio

Labour leader Phil Goff says the Darren Hughes affair has"strengthened"his leadership. Audio

"Extraordinary powers for extraordinary times."The Government says that's what it's giving to the new Christchurch earthquake authority it's set up to lead the rebuild. Audio