Checkpoint

Jamie Joseph, former All Black, and the man who coached the Highlanders to victory in last year's Super 15, is to become the new head coach of Japan's national rugby team... ...the "Brave Blossoms". Audio

A man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring bracelet and going on the run is back behind bars tonight. Audio

Earthquake related stress is being blamed for a dramatic increase in the number of attempted and successful suicides in Canterbury. Audio

Otara or Oamaru? For the 2-thousand people languishing on a Auckland state house waiting list, cash could be just the incentive needed to make such a dramatic move. Audio

If you're an early riser, for the next month, you might just get a glimpse of our cosmic neighbours in the night sky. Audio

Queenstown claims to be many things - among them... the Helicopter-Wedding capital of the world. Audio

A former Napier city councillor has gone on trial in Canada for murdering his wife in 2010. Audio

The popular holiday destination Bali, has stepped up its security after a threatening letter was sent to a government office. Audio

On the 22nd of next month it will be five years, to the day, since 185 people died, and thousands of properties were damaged, in that unforgettable Christchurch earthquake. Audio

It's back to school next week, and for many families that's a big expense, including shelling out money to pay for school donations. Audio