Andrew Mc Rae
Fifty years on, Vietnam War commemorated
New Zealand and Australia mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War today but plans for a service at the site of the Battle of Long Tan were cancelled abruptly yesterday by the Vietnam government. Audio
Court hears first details of Crown's case in 'stop go' trial
A High Court murder trial has heard the first details of what the crown says happened to road worker George Taiaroa who was shot and killed three years ago while operating a stop go sign. Our reporter… Audio
Trial into George Taiaroa's murder begins
Quinton Winders is on trial charged with killing road worker George Taiaroa just over three years ago. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint from Rotorua. Video, Audio
Quinton Winders to face court over killing of George Taiaroa
The man accused of killing 67-year-old road worker George Taiaroa back in 2013 will go on trial in the High Court in Rotorua today. Audio
Plaque to be unveiled marking service of secret WW2 unit
Canberra today will see the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating the secret 'Z Unit' which worked behind enemy lines in the Pacific during the Second World War. 1700 men and women are estimated to… Audio
