Checkpoint

The Dunedin city council is drafting a bill to be sponsored by a local MP creating warrants of fitness for all rental houses in the city. Audio

An Auckland community leader is investigating whether the scrap metal factory shaken by a big explosion last night can be closed down. Audio

The Ngatiwai kaumatua, conservationist, and top-flight rugby player Laly Haddon has died; Ngai Tahu says it's prepared to take on the job of commissioning agency for Whanau Ora under its new… Read more Audio

Rolling Stone Magazine is defending its cover story on the Boston bombing suspect which has triggered outrage and led the city's mayor to accuse the magazine of rewarding a terrorist with celebrity… Read more Audio

A High Court Jury in Wellington has been unable to reach a verdict in the defamataion case that freelance journalist Jon Stephenson took against the Defence Force and its chief, Lieutenant-General… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Auckland lawyer, Davina Murray, charged with taking contraband items to convicted murderer, Liam Reid, has suggested one of the items was planted by prison staff. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The sister of a cyclist who died after being hit by a truck near Taupo is stunned the police are laying no charges and says she doesn't understand how that decision was made. Audio

More than 3000 beneficiaries have been caught getting more than $33,000,000 they're not entitled to. Audio

Housing New Zealand's acting chief executive is Kay Read. Audio

The Labour Party says Housing New Zealand has cut more than a hundred staff while tripling the spend on contractors over the past 5 years. Audio