Checkpoint

David Bain accepted the government's settlement of $925,000 because he felt he would never win in his bid for compensation, but what he really wanted was an apology, Joe Karam says. Audio

The woman accused of allowing her mother to starve to death in her own waste has been found guilty of manslaughter. Audio

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has announced she will not stand for a third term as Wellington mayor. She spoke to John Campbell about her decision and achievements. Audio

The sudden resignation of New Zealand Judge Dame Lowell Goddard from Britain's Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has been greeted with relief and dismay. Audio

Zespri has temporarily halted all kiwifruit exports to China as it works to develop more pre-checking measures after fungus was reportedly found in two containers. Audio

Police have spoken to the stripper at the centre of the Chiefs controversy as one of the franchises' major sponsors apologised for how it referred to her. Audio