Checkpoint

A tired, texting driver at the wheel of an overloaded, unroadworthy van led to crash in July 2010 that was almost inevitable. Audio

Labour's Maori Affairs spokesperson says it's disappointing to see ongoing quarrels amongst South Island iwi, Ngati Rarua, about which tribal entity should govern its treaty assets; A Ngati Kahungunu… Read more Audio

There are further signs the economy is picking up. Audio

The Far North paedophile teacher James Parker is tonight beginning an open ended prison sentence for sex crimes against 20 boys spanning many years and about 300 separate acts. Audio

The American soldier Bradley Manning has told a military court he is sorry for leaking numerous government documents to Wikileaks, in what was the biggest breach of classified material in US history. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Miners at Huntly East have been floored by the news more than half of them are losing their jobs. Audio

At a news conference called by the police after the sentencing, reporters questioned them about why it took so long to bring Parker to justice. Audio

The Far North paedophile teacher James Parker is tonight beginning an open ended prison sentence for sex crimes against 20 boys spanning many years and about 300 separate acts. Audio

Emotions run high as paedophile teacher James Parker is sent to jail and Solid Energy slashes more than half its workforce at Huntly East Mine. Audio

Te Arawa iwi has put on hold plans to set up a tribal parliament, while it focuses on mandating an iwi watchdog group to monitor government proposals around mineral exploration; The Mayors Taskforce… Read more Audio