Checkpoint

The Government is refusing to beef up inspections of coal mines immediately, despite revelations about further fires underground. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A High Court judge has warned TV journalists they won't be able to film in court if they question former Bridgecorp director Rod Petricevic as he leaves court, whose charged with fraud. Audio

The price of fresh fruit and vegetables has surged by over 12 percent in just the month of June. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Phil Goff has warned tomorrow's tax announcement by the Labour Party will include tough decisions aimed at getting the public finances back into surplus Audio

The police in the lower North Island have arrested 25 people in drug raids today seizing one-hundred-thousand dollars in cash and eight thousand dollars worth of LSD. Audio

A coal geologist says the Pike River company didn't understand the complexities of the mine it was working or the risks of a sudden gas outburst. Audio

The Minister of Labour has been stonewalling opposition MPs in Parliament this afternoon, who have been pressing her on why she's waiting for the outcome of Pike River Royal Commission, before taking… Read more Audio

Pressure builds on the Government to beef up coal mine safety inspections. 25 people arrested and thousands of dollars seized in drug raids and the price of fresh fruit and vegetables soars. Audio

The Christchurch man who killed his tetraplegic flatmate in 2005 has appealed his conviction on the grounds of provocation and wants his sentence reduced. Audio

Consumer New Zealand says electricity prices won't come down overall despite a record number of people switching power companies last month. Audio