Checkpoint

The former Bridgecorp managing director Rod Petricevic is asking the court to effectively drop fraud charges against him because he can't afford to defend himself. Audio

The head of the state owned coal mine Solid Energy has told the Royal Commisson that Pike River was overly optimistic and production and financial problems had the potential to create many safety… Read more Audio

Evidence about potential safety risks at the Pike River coal mine. Bridgecorp's Rod Petricevic tells the High Court to drop fraud charges against him and patients suffer as parts of Dunedin Hospital… Read more Audio

Toxic sea slugs are back in Auckland waters, and people are being warned to keep children and pets away from them. Audio

More than a hundred marine scientists have gathered at Stewart Island this week to talk about the management and protection of New Zealand's seas. Audio

Eight iwi have missed a self-imposed deadline to share one of the country's biggest forests between them; The Maori Party will consider a potential deal with Hone Harawira's Mana Party at its… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Prime Minister travelled to India last week to help push along trade negotiations - our parliamentary chief reporter, Jane Patterson was on the trip and she filed this report. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The days of the chequebook appear to be numbered. Audio

Three former directors of the failed company Nathans Finance have been found guilty of misleading investors through untrue statements made in a series of company statements and advertisements in 2006… Read more Audio

After months of delays, Taranaki's new rescue helicopter may be flying by the end of the month. Audio

Three men who were directors of Nathans Finance face up to five years in prison or large fines after being found guilty of misleading investors. Audio