Checkpoint

The formal part of the Ratana Church celebrations near Whanganui are about to wind down soon as the last bell tolls calling the morehu or church members to their final whakamoemiti or worship service… Read more Audio

A Waikato dairy farmer who penned up wild pigs to let his dogs attack for practice has walked free in the Hamilton District Court. Audio

The Government is trumpeting an improvement in its books as further evidence that it is on track to reach its Budget surplus target. Audio

Flooding has sparked more than 20 rescues in central Queensland since midnight. Audio

A communications firm backing patients campaigning for a costly new drug has admitted it's being paid by the maker of the drug. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A blanket fire ban has been imposed in West Melton outside Christchurch where soldiers using grenades set scrub alight on Wednesday, endangering houses. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister has warned the Auckland Council the Government will act if the council does not make it easier for affordable homes to be built in the city. Audio

Simon Trotter is head of programme support for Antarctica New Zealand. Audio

A long-time friend of the Canadian pilot missing in Antarctica since Wednesday is holding on to hope that he and his two passengers will be found alive. Audio

Friend of missing pilot optimistic he'll be found alive in Antarctica, John Key fires warning shot at Auckland Council, Blanket fire ban has been imposed in West Melton. Audio