Checkpoint

A chainsaw-wielding man in black has cut into the hotly disputed kauri tree in Titirangi , even as a protester was perched up in its branches. Audio

Some Te Urewera families were forced to live in caves and food shortages meant they had to eat rotten potatos. Audio

Kim Dotcom is vowing to appeal this afternoon's court judgment paving the way for his extradition to the United States to stand trial on criminal charges. Audio

Kim Dotcom is vowing to appeal this afternoon's court judgment paving the way for his extradition to the United States to stand trial on criminal charges and some Te Urewera families were forced to… Read more Audio

Disney's big gamble on Star Wars has paid off, its new film breaking world box office records on its opening weekend. Audio

The death in Thailand of one of the most notorious Australian drug traffickers has shone light on the murky and illegal world. Audio

The Refugee Action Coalition says women asylum seekers are being subjected to abusive and intrusive searches as they return to the camp for families and single women on Nauru. Audio

A new science academy for Maori high school students has been created in the Manawatu to lift their achievement in the subjects. Audio

Hewitt Humphrey is retiring after almost 51 years in broadcasting. His collegue Gael Woods looks back at some of the highlights. Audio

Hundreds of children have been trying out the 20 million dollar Margaret Mahy playground which opened in Christchurch today. Audio

A drink spiking alert has been issued in Palmerston North. Audio

The list of fuel saving tips from the government's energy authority is now out today and it doesn't include tail-gating. Audio