Checkpoint

The Wanganui District Council has voted to start the process for a new bylaw banning gang patches, just over a week after a High Court ruling that the existing ban is unlawful. Audio

Motorists are already being hit hard in the wallet with surging fuel prices, and used car prices look likely to rise in the wake of Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami. Audio

There was a heated exchange between the National MP, Paul Quinn, and a group of doctors over their use of alochol at a parliament today. Audio

As Japan reels from Friday's earthquake and the subsequent deadly tsunami, it's economy is also under scrutiny. Audio

Catholic school principals have come out against the government's national standards in reading, writing and maths saying they fly in the face of social justice, fairness and equality. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Our reporter Jessica Maddock was at the media briefing where the heavily restricted red zone covering the city centre was reduced. Audio

One Christchurch business owner's discovered his building and store has been demolished without his knowledge. Audio

Efforts to track down New Zealanders in Japan are continuing but so far there are no reports of any casualties. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Christchurch's central business district is awash with demolition crews as whole blocks of devastated buildings are brought down. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio