Checkpoint

A search and rescue expert has told a court he immediately suspected a missing persons case in Taranaki, involved foul play or a suicide. Audio

The grandfather of a detainee is frustrated he's not been able to find out whether his 22 year old relative was flown back to New Zealand today. Audio

As 12 detainees from Christmas Island touch down in Auckland, the co-leader of a government ally, the Maori Party, has come out swinging, saying the actions of Australia have been disgusting. Audio

A former maths and economics teacher at one of Auckland's top schools got credit cards in the name of a missing man and ran up thousands of dollars in debt to fund his gambling addiction. Audio

The senior doctors union says it's had to employ extra industrial officers to cope with an increasingly toxic environment in district health boards. Audio

The man charged with killing road worker George Taiaroa has been granted name supression after appearing in court today. Audio

The pick up in economic activitiy appears to be feeding through to the labour market. Audio

A woman who helped her neighbour escape from a burning house says she would not have been able to live with herself if she hadn't gone to the rescue. Audio

Passengers travelling on domestic flights within New Zealand may soon need to have their luggage screened. Audio

The fate of the suspected organiser of the Paris attacks remains unknown following a police raid on a flat in the northern suburb of St Denis which ended in bloodshed. Audio

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright, has delivered a strong warning about rising sea levels describing the damage as a slowly unfolding redzone. Audio

Twelve New Zealanders deported from Australia have landed at Auckland International Airport and are now in the community. Audio