Checkpoint

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Wellington City Council is on the hunt for a phantom dumper disposing of hundreds of litres of highly toxic waste into the Karori sewage system. Audio

Business news with Anusha Bradley. Audio

One of the country's biggest publishing houses is cutting staff here in favour of Australia, as it struggles to compete in an increasingly digital and online market. Audio

More now on the Wellington financial adviser, David Ross, who has been charged with operating a 400-million dollar ponzi scheme. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, is assuring first time home buyers they will be exempt from proposed new rules to restrict low deposit loans. Audio

A military court of inquiry into the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers last year is recommending training be improved to make it more realistic. Audio

The Auckand Theatre Company is confident building on its new waterfront theatre will begin this year but its about to go cap and hand to Aucklanders to help fund the last few million dollars. Audio

Legislation will be introduced to Parliament to let employers use volunteers, contractors, or other casual workers during strikes and lockouts. Audio

The Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, wants all Maori to be automatically listed on the Maori electoral roll; It's been ruled that an iwi of Te Arawa waka doesn't have eligible ownership rights to… Read more Audio

Business advocates are hailing the government's offer of new mining exploration permits in Northland as a welcome boost to confidence in the region. Audio

A Christchurch business leader says a government take-over of the City Council's building consents would only make things worse. Audio