Checkpoint

The Government is coming under increasing pressure to take a more hands-on role in resolving the leaky building crisis. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Rescue workers have converged on a coal mine in West Virginia where an explosion's killed seven miners and a further 19 are missing. Audio

The decision to approve the project came just this afternoon. Audio

The New Zealand judge acting as Vanuatu's coroner has suddenly left the country, following reports of new threats against him and his family. Audio

Two men are dead and armed police have cordoned off part of Hokitika's main street as they investigate a double shooting in the West Coast town this afternoon. Audio

Police speaking to man after Hokitika double shooting, Vanuatu's coroner leaves country after more threats, Dam gets go ahead in Buller, Call for Govt to Offer Loans to Leaky Homeowners and Rudd views… Read more Audio

Domestic violence again fuels another rise in violent crime, Police release report on murder victims, Pete Bethune expected to find out charges shortly. Audio

Officials in Turkey say there is a problem with bread - millions of loaves are thrown away every day. Audio

A New Zealand great white has gone where no other shark as gone before. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

This week the Government released a discussion document it hopes will finally resolve the disagreement over the Foreshore and Seabed Act. Audio