Checkpoint

Conservation workers and volunteers are trying to save nearly 50 whales stranded along a beach at Spirits Bay in the Far North. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Meanwhile another errant MP, Chris Carter, has apparently returned to work today at Parliament. Audio

The ACT leader Rodney Hide has described the scandal around his former MP David Garrett as horrific, especially for the family of the dead infant whose identity Mr Garrett used to get a passport. Audio

Listening to that report was the city councillor for the Hagley-Ferrymead ward, Yani Johanson, who was at the rally. Audio

More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned. Audio

Neglected and abandoned - quake victims take to the streets, Chris Carter is back at work - but has anyone seen him, and a battle to save dozens of whales stranded in Northland. Audio

The World Health Organisation says new policies must be introduced in the north Pacific to tackle increasing problems caused by poor diet and physical inactivity. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Famous New Zealanders are calling for people to join them, and become volunteers for next year's Rugby World Cup. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Police surveillance of New York City subway stations has been ramped up in response to security threats such as the attempted bombing of Times Square in May. Audio