Checkpoint

An inquiry into the tobacco industry and its affect on Maori has been told smoking has invaded every part of iwi life and should be banned. Audio

The High Court in Auckland has heard evidence of how a primary school teacher groomed and manipulated a young boy into performing a number of sexual acts. Audio

Initial forecasts show voter turnout in Iraq's general election was at least 50% in most areas, despite bomb and grenade attacks that killed 38 people. Audio

The New Zealand visual effects company Weta Digital won an Oscar at the 82nd Academy Awards this afternoon. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The construction industry says it may never get cheaper than it is now to build a new house, with many firms competing for jobs. Audio

Despite two police investigations, the mystery of who stole Don Brash's emails remains unsolved. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The police in West Auckland are investigating a serious assault that has left a young couple with what detectives describe as horrific injuries. Audio

The Prime Minister says he cannot say how many public servants will lose their jobs as a result of restructuring of the Public Service. Audio

A Catholic priest has told a Jury that his attack on a dome at the Waihopai spy base was done to protect others from serious injuries. Audio

People are being told to stay off Hawkes Bay beaches from Waipatiki to Waimarama after the biggest swells in 12 years. Audio