Checkpoint

Sir Owen Glenn is reconsidering his position on his independent inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence saying his work has been considerably deflected by a torrent of nasty publicity. Audio

The Kohanga movement has confirmed its chief executive isn't returning to her post; An Auckland tribal trust has started actioning orders made by the High Court; A National Library oral Maori… Read more Audio

Parts of the Anglican cardboard cathedral in Christchurch have been damaged by rain, and will need to be replaced. Audio

A weaker Australian jobs market and the improving New Zealand economy are attracting more and more people to look for work on this side of the Tasman. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's unhelpful for unions to air the country's dirty laundry over workplace law on the global stage. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

More than 50 textile workers are expected to lose their jobs at the Canterbury Spinners factory in Dannevirke. Audio

A sharp jolt rocked Wellington and the top of the South Island today, sending people scrambling for safety. Audio

Roger Callow's son Ken worked as a tree feller and was crushed by a rotten tree in the Wharerata forest south of Gisborne, two years ago. Audio

Within hours of another death of a forestry worker, critics have poured cold water over the Government's attempt to make the industry safer. Audio

Another death in the forestry industry; Father of worker killed two years ago says more should be done; Sharp quakes jolt Wellington and top of South Island; 50 jobs expected to go in Dannevirke; EMA… Read more Audio