Checkpoint

Police in Australia say DNA tests have established a man accused of child abuse is the father of his daughter's four children. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The White House has moved swiftly to dismiss comments by the former president, Jimmy Carter, that suggested recent attacks on Barak Obama's policies are driven by racism. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Mary Travers, of the trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died from cancer at the age of 72. Audio

The Marlborough District Council is delaying decisions about the use of the controversial fumigant, methyl bromide, despite a protest today which ended in the council's chamber. Audio

The Christchurch police say jet-lag may have been a factor in a car crash that killed 3 English tourists, including a 3-year old girl. Audio

The Chairman of the Geographic Board, Don Grant, says their decision hinged on historical evidence which shows that early settlers always intended that the name of the city match that of the river. Audio

Emotions are running high following the Geographic Board's unanimous decision that Wanganui should be spelt with an 'h". Audio

New Zealand is suffering from an epidemic rise in cases of the flesh eating disease 'necrotising fasciitis', with the number of people dying equal to swine flu. Audio

The Undie 500 car rally has been canned after it led to rioting in Dunedin for the fourth year in a row. Audio

Multi-million dollar plans to make Auckland's rail network rival that in Wellington have moved a step closer, with a spin off for a traditionally industrial part of town. Audio