Checkpoint

The Electoral Commission will monitor social media sites like Twitter on election day to ensure electoral rules are not breached. Audio

The union representing some bookstore workers at Whitcoulls and Borders says there was palpable relief when they were told they have new owner. Audio

It's being reported the Chinese government's state investment company may have $6 billion set aside to invest in New Zealand. Audio

Thousands of scientists around the world are rallying to defend a group of earthquake specialists in Italy who are charged with causing the deaths of more than 300 people. Audio

Raukawa iwi from Waikato are criticising the ACT party leader Don Brash and people in some of Auckland's more affluent suburbs for suggesting Maori are receiving privileged treatment. Audio

The police are making it easier for frontline officers to use Taser stun guns. Audio

The law is being laid down to make clear the ban on election day campaigning also applies to social media websites like Twitter and Facebook. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The senior army officer who fled Fiji for Tonga is reported to be on the verge of asking for asylum. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A Nelson hillside home has been left teetering after a land slip caused by torrential rain which forced people from their homes and closed roads. Audio

A Hamilton accountant who appeared to live a life of luxury in a palatial home has pleaded guilty to the multi-million dollar fraud of a number of family trusts he was managing. Audio