Checkpoint

Helicopters with heat seeking equipment and armed offenders squads are on the hunt for a gunman who's been on the run in Hawkes Bay since yesterday afternoon. Audio

An academic who specialises in disaster management communications says New Zealand's response to disaster warnings could be much better. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

After two months of controversy the Finance Minister Bill English finally bowed to public pressure this week and announced he will no longer accept any taxpayer-funded housing assistance. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The people of Ireland go to the polls again in a few hours to vote for the second time on the Lisbon Treaty, which aims for reform of the European Union. Audio

In the Indonesian city of Padang, desperate efforts continue to try and rescue those still trapped under the rubble following Wednesday's earthquake. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The first group of health professionals who've volunteered to help in Samoa expects to leave tonight. Audio

Non-Governmental Organisations in New Zealand have begun organising their own response to the massive relief effort in Samoa. Audio

Leilani Momoisea speaks to us from Samoa. Audio

As aidworkers rush to bring relief to Samoa, holiday makers are cancelling their tickets. Audio