Checkpoint

The father of a Lower Hutt schoolgirl who was raped and murdered 20 years ago has himself been found guilty of raping a teenager in 1991. Audio

A campaign to save the Tasman Makos from demotion from next year's premier rugby division has been launched in Nelson and Marlborough. Audio

Winston Peters use of the phrase"tsunami of migrants"has been called 'deliberately provocative'. Audio

Mourners have now gathered at Samoa's Tafaigata Cemetery for the burial of 11 victims from last week's deadly tsunami. Audio

A new purpose-built air ambulance centre has been opened at Hawke's Bay airport, with the Prime Minister John Key doing the honours. Audio

While Samoa stopped today for a national memorial service to honour last week's tsunami victims, the New Zealand defence force is continuing its work around the island. Audio

The Green Party is selling its two Wellington houses, in which three of its MPs live, despite admitting that such a move could actually cost taxpayers more. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Auckland bus drivers are predicting chaos on the region's roads on Monday morning if their pay dispute is not resolved over the weekend. Audio

The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is defending his use of the phrase a"tsunami of migrants", less than two weeks after the tragedy in Samoa. Audio

Police investigating the missing Auckland toddler Aisling Symes are urging whoever has her to deliver her to a safe place - preferably a hospital. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio