Checkpoint

Reaction has been mainly positive to the news the government has finally ratified the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Audio

The Government has declared more regions to be officially in drought. Audio

The cost of living edged up again in the first three months of the year. Audio

European governments are preparing to finally lift the no-fly zone across the continent, but a new volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is threatening further hold-ups. Audio

A research project in the Highlands of Scotland is providing a rare insight into one of Britain's most elusive species, the Scottish wildcat. Audio

A High Court judge has told an Auckland primary school teacher his manipulation of a pupil into performing a number of sexual acts, has potentially harmed the whole teaching profession. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A small bookshop and postal agency in suburban New Plymouth says many elderly customers are being conned by international lottery scams. Audio

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating ACC over allegations of fraudulent property dealings going back several years. Audio

The mobile phone company 2 Degrees says Vodafone's latest pricing plan is anti-competitive and it's yet another argument for price regulation. Audio

European governments are preparing to finally lift the no-fly zone across the continent, but a new volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is threatening further hold-ups. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio