Checkpoint

Thousands of people have turned out to welcome the Ranfurly Shield to Invercargill, following the Southland Rugby Team's win over Canterbury last night. Audio

The families of those lost in the Erebus Disaster have received an apology from Air New Zealand's chief executive, who told them the company made mistakes and undoubtedly let them down. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says implementing national standards in primary schools is one of the most important things the government will do. Audio

275 jobs are being lost in Christchurch with the closing of the Bridgestone tyre factory. Audio

The Rugby World Cup Minister is denying the government has clashed with the International Rugby Board over the volunteer uniform for the 2011 World Cup. Audio

Bus drivers in Wellington are being pulled up for rude, unhelpful behaviour and bad driving habits. Audio

There are calls for Pacific Island countries to given enough time to fully consult with their people over a planned regional trade deal that could lead to a common market in goods and services. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Draft laws have been introduced to Australia's parliament making it easier for New Zealand trained doctors to work across the Tasman. Audio

Tensions over asylum seekers has wound up a notch in Australia with an MP linking them with terrorists. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Maori artists are lamenting the loss of a special trade mark which took $1,000,000 to set up, saying it will be a significant loss for struggling young artists. Audio