Checkpoint

Mr. Banks will support Mr. Brown. Audio

The headlines at half past five. Audio

Julie is the new Mayor of Hamilton. Audio

Did his work in the earthquake aftermath sway the voters? Audio

Mr. Brown will lead a new council of 20 people with differing political views. Audio

Mr. Banks is gracious in defeat. Audio

The new Super City's first Mayor. Audio

Mary Wilson presents a special one hour programme of results from the Auckland Super City and other local body elections around New Zealand Audio

Super City accused denies wrongdoing, the Government says Paul Henry's comments have embarrased New Zealand, inquest into student's drinking death closes, two die in Te Puke crash, founding member of… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Name suppression laws have recently been under the legal and political microscope, and this week the Government released its plans to make it harder to get names and evidence suppressed. Audio

Southland have their toughest test of the season when they defend rugby's Ranfurly Shield against Canterbury in Invercargill tomorrow night. Audio