Checkpoint

In the quake-ravaged Christchurch suburb of Heathcote, the threat of rock-fall from nearby cliffs, and flooding from a rising water basin is threatening to ruin hundreds of homes. Audio

Accident investigators are telling Coastguard crews to think before they rush off on rescue missions. Audio

Police have cracked what they say is an Iranian organised crime ring operating in Auckland. Audio

More than two hundred meat workers in Waipukurau will lose their jobs with the decision to close the boning plant there. Audio

Security is tight with thousands of police on the streets of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, as a court prepares to deliver its verdict in Abu Bakar Bashir's terrorism trial. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The cost of the Christchurch quakes is mounting but the Government says it could be some time before it knows just how big the new bill will be. Audio

A watchdog for natural health products such as vitamins and other supplements is being set up. Audio

The step-father of a man killed with hammers says he is shell-shocked that one of the accused was found not guilty of murder. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A shake-up of New Zealand's swimming hierarchy is needed, if the country wants to win medals at next year's London Olympics. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio