Checkpoint

A stand off between the Government and Telecom over National's plans for a ultra fast broadband appears to have ended with the phone company blinking first. Audio

The central South Island is bracing for massive amounts of rain as the front sweeping over the north of the country heads south. Audio

Last minute changes to the Auckland supercity legislation have watered down some of the controversial control unelected officials have over the city's water and transport. Audio

Aucklanders get more democracy - but is it enough? South Canterbury braces for major flooding and a stand off between the Government and Telecom over National's plans for a ultra fast broadband… Read more Audio

Government says asset portfolio 'ripe' for change, eg Kiwibank. PM plays down inflation fears. Police officer's partner gives evidence at murder trial. More market panic. Police believe disappearance… Read more Audio

The centre of Buenos Aires has been brought to a standstill by a large march in support of indigenous rights. Audio

Today is the final day of campaigning in Ethiopia ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

In his Budget on Thursday the Finance Minister, Bill English, announced the most substantial change to the tax system since the goods and services tax was introduced in the mid-1980s. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A New Zealand film maker has won the grand prize for the best short film at critics week at the Cannes Film Festival. Audio

A solar powered space yacht has set sail for Venus. Audio