Checkpoint

The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a flag-burning peace activist, setting a precedent that will make it harder for police and easier for protesters. Audio

A new survey has found that more than a third of animal lovers think their pet is better than their partner at telling them how they feel. Audio

A major phone company has cut the cost of mobile calls by a third, but is predicting other companies may dig their toes in. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Hundreds of people lined Queen Street in central Auckland this afternoon to celebrate the Breakers' historic win in the Australian National Basketball League. Audio

Genesis offered power at more than 19 thousand dollars a megawatt hour in late March, during a planned power shutdown in the upper North Island, prompting complaints that was four times higher than… Read more Audio

The police are backing officers heavily criticised in two separate Independant Police Conduct Authority reports into pursuits. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Petrol prices could start coming down over the weekend or at the latest by Monday after big drops in the price of oil overseas. Audio

The police have released a statement contradicting the Labour Party's claim that the Prime Minister is responsible for a blow-out in the budget for diplomatic protection. Audio

A coroner has found that a police officer whose patrol car hit and killed a Northland boy, had been sending and receiving text messages before the crash and he'd received a text just 23 seconds before… Read more Audio