Checkpoint

Greenpeace says New Zealand is inextricably linked to the Indonesian land-clearing fires that are sending a dense haze across vast expanses of South-East Asia and destroying wildlife habitats. Audio

The mother of one of the New Zealand-born detainees says she is desparate for information about where her son is and whether he's all right. Audio

Families and lawyers of Christmas Island detainees say they've been crammed into holding cells and left without enough food or water. In the aftermath of the riots, five New Zealanders are being… Read more Audio

The man accused of leaving prison and fleeing to Brazil has given his own evidence about what he says is prejudicial coverage. Phillip John Smith has taken issue with stories in the media, as well as… Read more Audio

Embattled Ngapuhi leader Raniera Sonny Tau has pleaded guilty to hunting an endangered bird. Mr Tau had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge but changed that plea today in the Auckland District… Read more Audio

Opposition MPs clash with the Speaker over the Prime Minister's comments on Tuesday regarding their support for Christmas Island detainees; Deputy Speaker Chester Borrows sends complaint about… Read more Audio

The Government is suggesting the Earthquake Commission might be retained as the go-to organisation for natural disasters after all. Audio

The market appears to be talking in Wellington, where the value of buildings labelled with an earthquake 'yellow sticker' has dropped by almost half. Audio

97-years ago today, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, the guns fell silent as the armistice between the allies and Germany was signed, marking the end of the First World War. Audio

To Australia, where the heat is high over human rights, not just over the Christmas Island riots but as new terror laws are brought in today. Dual nationals could be stripped of their Australian… Read more Audio

MPs have heard there's no evidence that the Government's planned child sex offender register will help protect children. And those working with the victims of sexual assault, say the money should… Read more Audio

Human rights activists wanting the Christmas Island detention centre shut down have been kicked out of the Australian Consulate General in Auckland. The group condemned the federal Government's… Read more Audio