Checkpoint

ACT leader Rodney Hide has defended the way he's dealt with his dumped deputy Heather Roy, saying he's no bully. Audio

It comes as unions prepare for rallies to be held around the country this weekend. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Reserve Bank has warned it will ramp up interest rates if businesses and unions use the coming GST increase as a veil to increase prices and wages. Audio

Numerous agencies are gearing up for the arrival in Christchurch tomorrow morning, of the survivors of the sinking of the Oyang 70. Audio

There's still no sign of a missing four-year-old Gisborne boy after a second full day of searching. Audio

The ACT party leader Rodney Hide has today defended the way he's dealt with his dumped deputy Heather Roy, saying he's no bully. Audio

Rodney Hide says he's no bully. There's still no sign of the missing four-year-old Gisborne boy and Bollard issues warning ahead of GST hike. Audio

Auckland's supercity is again under fire with more criticism that the structure is undemocratic and unaccountable. Audio

Questions remain over whether Pacific island states are going to sign up to some of the major trade deals which are currently the subject of intense negotiations. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

There's little chance now that three men missing after a fishing trawler sank early this morning will be found alive. Audio