Checkpoint

The second term of the school year begins today, but for many students in Christchurch the start hasn't signalled a return to their normal school routine. Audio

One of the two flight recorders from the Air France jet which crashed after leaving Brazil for Paris, has been found. Audio

A nine-year-old girl who went missing yesterday has been found. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Dr Lance Beath comments on the implications of the killing of bin laden. Audio

One of New Zealand's youngest convicted killers has been sentenced to more time behind bars. Audio

A survey warns an increasing number of small firms are relying on personal credit cards to stay afloat, because of the subdued economic recovery. Audio

Israeli leaders have hailed the killing of bin laden as"a victory for justice". Audio

Osama bin Laden was tracked down to a mansion near the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Audio

The drug buying agency Pharmac is rejecting accusations it's decisions are causing preventable deaths because too many people don't get access to the medicines they need. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A primary school teacher's had her registration revoked because she posed nude for Penthouse magazine. Audio