Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The mother of two boys abused by Parker says he has left a trail of wrecked lives and distraught families in his wake. Audio

The lawyer for the disgraced Kaitaia teacher, James Parker says his client doesn't deserve to be locked up indefinitely because his sexual crimes against 20 young boys are not the worst kind of such… Read more Audio

Nigel Wilkson who heads Health Benefits Limited says the savings could be between 10 million and 95 million dollars. Audio

The jobs of 13 hundred workers who prepare patients' meals are in limbo under a plan to close all public hospital kitchens. Audio

1300 jobs in limbo with a plan to close hospital kitchens. A Kaitaia paedophile teacher pleads guilty to 25 more charges and Opposition parties don't believe PM didn't know about illegal GCSB… Read more Audio

It's confirmed - bigger IS apparently better when it comes to penis size - but only if you're already tall and broad shouldered. Audio

Chinese investors are being encouraged to consider building a timber processing plant in New Zealand to create work; Research has been launched into finding the best ways in which to teach students in… Read more Audio

Oil exploration and mining experts say law changes to increase penalties against anti-mining protestors are needed to keep the industry safe. Audio

The company behind the error ridden Novopay system has breached school staff's privacy by sending emails to the wrong people. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A keeper at Hamilton Zoo had her feet swiped at by a fully-grown tiger, after entering an enclosure she thought was empty. Audio