Checkpoint

Scientist Bill Ballantine, who's hailed as the father of marine conservation in this country, has died aged 78. The Northlander was a driving force behind the creation of one of the world's first… Read more Audio

A union representing health workers says it's not surprised that the police are spending more time dealing with accute mental health patients. The public sector union PSA says mental health remains… Read more Audio

It's a New Zealand bred horse first and one raised here third in the Melbourne Cup, with Prince of Penzance carrying to victory the first ever woman to win Australasia's most famous race. Audio

Filipino dairy workers who admit they lied when applying for a visa to work in New Zealand are being given another chance. Immigration New Zealand has been reviewing the past year's visa applications… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Parliament has paid tribute to the All Blacks for winning the rugby world cup. Audio

The Green Party has sworn in its newest MP, Marama Davidson, who will take on the Maori Development portfolio and become the fourth member of the party's Maori caucus. Her arrival means Parliament 20… Read more Audio

Kim Dotcom's lawyer says none of the 13 charges against the internet businessman can be used to extradite him. Mr Dotcom and three other men face being sent to the United States on copyright… Read more Audio

Wellington now has three suburbs where properties on average are valued at one million dollars, with more expected to join the club over coming years. Audio

The rugby union won't be banking a truckload of money overnight despite having the only back-to-back winners in World Cup history. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

New Zealand rich lister Sir Owen Glenn is toasting his Melbourne Cup success. Just a half hour ago his thoroughbred Criterion placed third in Australasia's biggest race. Audio