Checkpoint

Mine rescuers insist it's too dangerous to do a quick look down the Pike River Mine in the hope of recovering bodies. Audio

The SPCA is being inudated with dogs given up by families who are struggling financially. Audio

Fiji has now sent Tonga a formal application requesting the extradition of Colonel Tevita Mara who is accused of fleeing the country to escape sedition charges. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A sudden spike in effluent pollution on Southland dairy farms has been called a big set back for the industry by Dairy NZ. Audio

Two men with family in New Zealand are among four people dead in a murder suicide on Australia's Gold Coast. Audio

Families of some victims of the February earthquake have sought answers about their deaths at a coronial inquest today. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The trustees of the Waitangi marae say they may have to ban Ngapuhi's most famous kuia - Titewhai Harawira - because of her outrageous rudeness to guests. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister has rejected accusations the National-led Government will break its pre-election promise by cutting KiwiSaver tax incentives in this Thursday's Budget. Audio

Fiji's Solicitor General won't say what the military regime might do if Tonga refuses to extradite a top ranking officer who fled the country after being charged with sedition. Audio