Checkpoint

Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception. Audio

There's been four hours of heated cross examination today at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy. Audio

Heated cross-examination at the Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry. The high court rules against Bridgecorps Rod Petricevic and the heaviest snow fall for decades has causes major disruption in… Read more Audio

A Papua New Guinea court will tomorrow consider a legal challenge to several top level appointments, including that of the acting Prime Minister Sam Abal. Audio

The Independent Police Conduct Authority, has found that a Northland police officer who hit and killed a teenager on the road near Kaikohe, was NOT acting unlawfully; Meanwhile, a young Ngati Kahu… Read more Audio

Three government departments are investigating a Korean fishing trawler, docked at the Port of Lyttelton, amid claims the crew have been mistreated, and not paid their wages. Audio

To Latin America, where two legendary musicians have died and two legendary football teams are failing to live up to their countries' expectations. Audio

The value of houses in Auckland City have reached their highest level ever, surpassing the previous market peak of late 2007. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says there are indications that a ship carrying dozens of asylum seekers was on its way to New Zealand. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Tests have shown synthetic cannabis is more potent and much more unpredictable than the real thing. Audio

Spending using electronic cards rose in June, as people bought big ticket items and winter clothes. Audio