Checkpoint

Climate scientists are predicting Spring temperatures will be near average - or above average throughout the country, with the current La Nina system firmly in place. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Campaigners against liquor abuse are celebrating, following a High Court decision that's expected to spell the end of alcohol sales in convenience stores. Audio

The suspended MP, Chris Carter, is defending a recent unsanctioned overseas trip saying the Labour Party's deputy leader told him it was best just not to tell anyone. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Whanganui's ban on gang patches and insignia being worn in certain parts of the city is being challenged in the High Court. Audio

One of the police officers who was shot in a siege in Christchurch last week has been honoured today for his bravery during another armed confrontation in the city. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The family of a three-year-old boy, who was murdered by his foster mother, say they feel anger, guilt and pain for placing the toddler in the woman's care. Audio

Taihape's impoverished public health services are likely to have been saved, after last-ditch talks hatched a rescue deal. Audio

Our parliamentary chief reporter, Jane Patterson, joins us. Audio

The gloves are off in the increasingly heated political row between the Labour Party and its disgraced MP, Chris Carter, with senior MPS now saying he's irrational and unstable. Audio