Checkpoint

Firefighters are still battling a large blaze on Great Barrier Island that's flared up again in the heat and humidity today. Audio

The Ratana Church is supporting a call by the Mana movement for an alliance to be formed with the Maori Party; Meanwhile, at Ratana Pa - more than 500 guests have been welcomed onto the marae near… Read more Audio

The chairperson of the Southland regional council is vowing not to be taken down by what she calls dirty politics, after keeping her job in a narrow vote. Audio

The two largest fertiliser companies in New Zealand have suspended the use of some products used by dairy farmers after unwanted chemicals were discovered in Fonterra's milk. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Two men have been arrested after thousands of dollars worth of drugs were hidden at Auckland Airport for almost four years. Audio

It's time for our Australian Open update now, and our tennis correspondent Bill Scott has the latest on the semi-final action. Audio

The battle for the Maori vote at the next election is ratcheting up, with both major political parties making a strong pitch at the Ratana celebrations near Whanganui today. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

New Zealand rescuers are racing against time and battling fierce gales to find a plane carrying three Canadians that's thought to have crashed in Antarctica. Audio

Melamine is a special worry for trade because of several high profile cases of contamination of milk in China with the protein boosting chemical since 2008. Audio

Carol Barnao is the Deputy Director General Standards at the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio