Checkpoint for Wednesday 25 June 2008

6:58 PM.It might not boast killer swells, and the most basic surfing gear may be hard to get. Audio

6:56 PM.Oxfam says the renewable fuels aren't as climate friendly as first thought. Audio

6:53 PM.While the family declared Corby's innocence throughout the series, other players in the saga create serious doubts. Audio

6:47 PM.Across America, home prices have fallen by an average 15-percent and economists predict the plunge will only deepen. Audio

6:39 PM.Outgoing Federated Farmer's president has warned the Resource Management Act could ruin NZ farmers. Audio

6:35 PM.Rodger Moloney was defending the charges, which date back to his time at Maryland's school in the 1970s. Audio

6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:27 PM.The Conservation Minister is hailing as a breakthrough the formation of a working party to discuss the future of whaling. Audio

6:23 PM.Allegations of corruption have led to government officials being sacked. Audio

6:17 PM.In a statement, Mr Clinton said he would do whatever he was asked to do, to ensure Senator Obama became the next President. Audio

6:12 PM.Cunliffe told MPs the health system's got its problems but it's basically sound and making progress in the right direction. Audio

6:08 PM.The settlement will transfer 176-hectares of Crown forestry land to the Central North Island Iwi Collective. Audio

5:57 PM.A virtual ship's bridge in Nelson is giving would-be officers a chance to experience time at the wheel. Audio

5:54 PM.Figures from 1997 to 2006 show faster growth for the economy as a whole than for its use of energy. Audio

5:49 PM.Nats accuse the Prime Minister of suppressing the will of voters, by putting off any referendum on child discipline laws. Audio

5:46 PM.Mr Mugabe will be the only candidate in the polls since the main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew. Audio

5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

5:42 PM.A court martial hearing has exposed a Christchurch corporal as a bully who would often disregard orders from his superiors. Audio

5:36 PM.A district court jury in Tauranga has found four police officers not guilty of beating an arrested man. Audio

5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:29 PM.A man has appeared at the Manukau District Court this afternoon charged with murdering Joanne Wang. Audio

5:26 PM.The latest survey on consumer confidence shows it has fallen to its lowest level in 17-years. Audio

5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:17 PM.The State Services Minister David Parker says he understands the family's frustration. Audio

5:13 PM.A ministerial report on why a convicted criminal was allowed to remain on parole until he killed a woman drink driving. Audio

5:08 PM.Hundreds of people gathered at Parliament today for the signing of the biggest Treaty of Waitangi settlement deed. Audio

5:00 PM.Checkpoint Choice for 25 June 2008. Audio