Checkpoint

The country's largest tobacco company has been grilled by MPs over its responsibility for the high number of Maori smokers and smoking related deaths. Audio

We're joined by the Rodney District Mayor, Penny Webster. Audio

The disgruntled Rodney District Council is making a last ditch bid not to become part of Auckland's new Supercity. Audio

Princess Caroline of Monaco's husband Prince Ernst August of Hanover has been fined $384,000 for intentionally causing bodily harm to a hotel manager. Audio

Russian hackers have earned themselves the dubious reputation of being some of the best criminal minds in cyberspace. Audio

The streets of earthquake devastated Haiti are becoming more dangerous as the pullout of U.S. troops approaches. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The American vice-president Joe Biden has accused Israel of undermining Middle East peace talks after it announced plans for another sixteen hundred houses in East Jerusalem. Audio

For the latest news from Japan our correspondent in Tokyo, Robin Powell joins us. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Iwi representatives in Auckland are asking the Government to force tobacco companies to ask them for permission before selling cigarettes and tobacco in their district. Audio

For the first time in 39 years Northern Ireland will take over responsibility for policing and justice from London. Audio