Checkpoint

A human rights lawyer is urging motorists to be mindful of the technology inside new cars - after evidence from a vehicle's airbag computer was used in a driving prosecution. Audio

The final piece of the package for business to move to the 15 percent Goods and Services Tax rate is now in place, less than two months before it is implemented. Audio

The chairman of the Tongan Advisory Council says the Labour MP Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, who is resigning from Parliament, was never given her due by the party. Audio

Australia has announced it is appealing a World Trade Organisation ruling that found it has no legal basis to ban the import of New Zealand apples. Audio

A marine engineer in Tonga claims the vessel which has replaced the doomed Princess Ashika is unseaworthy and not safe. Audio

Mt Hutt skifield has reopened after an avalanche struck skiers there this morning. Audio

A Christchurch man is still trapped in a remote area of India after being caught up in deadly flash flooding on Friday. Audio

Immigration New Zealand says it has cleared a backlog of thousands of student visa applications after the Immigration Minister told it to clean up its act. Audio

The police in Hawke's Bay have arrested 24 people following a gang confrontation in Wairoa today. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A beneficiary advocacy group says it's not on, that getting a benefit can depend on the mood of Work and Income staff. Audio

Australia's former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been out campaigning for Labor, just days after reaching an accord with his successor Julia Gillard. Audio