Checkpoint

People displaced by the deadly earthquake triggered tsunami in American Samoa are begining to filter back to their homes Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

It's now been nearly 24 hours since two year old Asiling Symes went missing in West Auckland and police say they have grave fears for her safety. Audio

The National-led government's two main allies are once again butting heads - this time over the controversy surrounding the bid for broadcasting rights for 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio

They've been unable to properly feed or look after their cows because of tight police security. Audio

A gunman at the centre of a massive two day police search in southern Hawkes Bay raised his weapon and struggled with the two armed officers who found him hiding in a toilet block at the Norsewood… Read more Audio

Phillip Field is behind bars tonight,the first member of parliament in New Zealand to be prosecuted and now jailed for bribery and corruption. Audio

Thousands are mourning the death of folk singer Mercedes Sosa who has died at the age of 74. Audio

A row is brewing over what appears to be the increasing likelihood of Maori Television obtaining the rights to the Rugby World Cup. Audio

New Zealand now has two medical teams assisting aid efforts in Samoa with a third set to leave tomorrow. Audio

An insurance expert in American Samoa says the place looks like something out of the Second World War with the damage amongst the worst he's ever seen. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio