Checkpoint

Angela Kearney is the UNICEF Country Representative for Indonesia and has just visited Padang, one of the worst hit areas. She joins us on the line from Indonesia. Audio

Relief supplies from around the world have begun arriving in Indonesia where a powerful earthquake struck the island of Sumatra last Wednesday. Audio

For the latest news from the UK, we're joined by our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

British politicians are still digesting the result from last week's referendum in Ireland when at the second attempt voters approved the Lisbon Treaty reforming the structures of the European Union. Audio

A prayer service has been held in American Samoa to remember tsunami victims. Audio

A Jury has been told that the father of Karla Cardno, a Lower Hutt schoolgirl who was raped and murdered 20 years ago enticed a teenager into prostitution. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

A new deal with credit card fees could save retailers 80 million dollars over the next three years - but there's no guarantee the savings will be passed on to customers. Audio

Hundreds of households in the central North Island are still without electricity after snow brought down power lines - and they're being warned some areas may not be restored till tomorrow. Audio

Our reporter Mathew Farrell is at Waiphihi Marea in Taupo which is one of three that's been hosting the many people left stranded by the icy blast. Audio

Hundreds of stranded motorists are preparing to spend another night in emergency centres after being snowed in on the Napier - Taupo Road. Audio