Checkpoint

An Auckland tour operator says a council plan to stop buses visiting the top of one of the city's key landmarks is crazy. Audio

An Irish Air Force search plane is heading off this morning to resume looking for a yacht overdue with a New Zealander aboard. Audio

The Mana Party's Manukau East candidate says he'll fight to improve the lives of people on low incomes - partially through increasing wages and getting rid of GST; Just a day after settling its Treaty… Read more Audio

The Green Party launched its vision today for creating one hundred thousand jobs and the bulk of them depend on kickstarting renewable technology ventures. Audio

The new scheme to recycle old televisions may not be as environmentally friendly as first-thought. Audio

Terry Serepisos' battle to hold on to the Phoenix football team may be swinging his way. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

High pressure jets of water are the latest weapon Kiwirail is using to defeat taggers trying to graffitti trains. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Act party says it won't support National's urgent legislation on police covert surveillance, without conditions. Audio

A teenager has died of meningitis in Wellington as officials warn of a spike in the disease. Audio

A P cook who made well over a million dollars of the drug has been handed down the first life sentence ever imposed by a district court. Audio