Checkpoint

A downpour of rain at the weekend has led to a dramatic rise in the height of the Tasman Glacier, that's wowing those lucky enough to get close to it. Audio

The Labour Party says the Government's planned review of spending on policy advice is an example of governing by google search. Audio

New Zealand's night sky should be lighting up soon now with what astronomers are hoping will be a spectacular display of the southern lights. Audio

The Government and Air New Zealand have announced a second remembrance flight to Antarctica will take place for family members of the victims of the 1979 Erebus disaster. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A Census of Marine Life has found there could be tens of thousands of unidentified marine species in New Zealand's waters. Audio

A campaign for a commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland is being resurrected ahead of the local body elections. Audio

Controversial plans by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to shift headquarters and a hundred staff from Whakatane to Tauranga have been put on hold. Audio

The National-led Government has signalled more jobs might be cut, as it reviews how much it is spending on policy advice. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Israel has agreed to back a probe into its deadly commando raid on a Gaza-bound aid convoy, but some are worried the terms of reference will be too narrow. Audio

Chris Carter maybe on leave from Parliament, but the fallout from his attack on the Labour Leader, Phil Goff continues to cause the party grief. Audio