Checkpoint

The man accused of shooting Constable Jeremy Snow has been described as a liar as the prosecution winds up its case against him. Audio

More business owners and residents have been allowed to return to their buildings in Christchurch's city centre - with the limited opening of another zone within the cordon. Audio

The head of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce says the cut in the OCR is welcome - but it will by no means be the salvation of businesses in the quake-hit region. Audio

The Labour Party says it supports an unusual move by the Reserve Bank to speak to the Government before deciding to cut interest rates today. Audio

Some family doctors working in Christchurch are going to need help to keep their practices open with many of their patients having left town. Audio

Changes to Wellington's commuter rail services could lead to the Crown-owned Kiwirail shunted off its tracks in favour of a private company, if it fails to lift its game. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Dr Bollard also commented on the tourism industry saying that with the Christchurch quake spending is likely to have fallen markedly. Audio

The governor of the Reserve Bank has brushed aside warnings about a looming inflation timebomb, and slashed half a point off the Official Cash Rate. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Today the Prime Minister toured Christchurch's AMI stadium for the first time since the quake and described it as an utter mess. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio