Checkpoint

The grief stricken uncle of a 16 year old boy who died after drinking a bottle of vodka is begging other parents and teenagers to sit up and learn from the tragedy. Audio

The 53-year-old teacher was taken to Tauranga Hospital but he has now been discharged. Audio

Police interview a 13 year old over the stabbing of a Bay of Plenty teacher. We hear from the uncle of a high school student who died after drinking a bottle of vodka and the Prime Minister rejects… Read more Audio

The Rosetta Stone unlocked the mysteries of Ancient Egypt's heiroglyphics showing scholars how to translate the symbols. Today it stands in the British Museum in London but the Director of National… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

In just under two weeks the Finance Minister, Bill English, will deliver his second Budget. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An Australian academic has told pre-school teachers that children should not be exposed to any television before the age of two. Audio

Public health researchers are criticising the Advertising Standards Authority, saying it's failing to prevent junk food manufacturers targetting children through marketing. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The US Coastguard says oil, from an explosion on a Gulf of Mexico oil rig which later sank, has now started to wash ashore. Audio

Medsafe has ordered the immediate recall of four brands of erectile dysfunction pills and is warning men to stop taking them because of significant health risks. Audio