Checkpoint

The lawyer for the man accused of murdering a Whanganui woman says his client's explanation for the death is so unbelievable it might be true. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

For the first time, authorities in Japan have sugggested that the situation at the stricken Fukushima power plant may be worse than a nuclear melt down. Audio

The Government is being asked to make urgent changes to significantly boost New Zealand's ability to conduct clinical trials. Audio

The head of Auckland's council-owned water company says he believes the reticulated gas supply was the source of a fatal explosion in the city. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Lawyers for the convicted murderer Scott Watson will get to have their say before a decision's made on his last-ditch plea for mercy. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Hurricanes are refusing to explain why they've dropped two of their most experienced players from the team. Audio

The Prime Minister is warning trade unions they won't be happy with employment law changes the National-led Government will make if re-elected in November. Audio

The protest began last night after a prisoner was told he was being reclassified to maximum security status, because of his bad behaviour. Audio

The former Labour MP, Darren Hughes, will not face charges following a police investigation into a sexual complaint from an 18-year-old man. Audio