Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Two historic cargo sheds on Auckland's Queens Wharf are to be demolished and a marquee style party venue can be built for next year's Rugby World Cup. Audio

Joining us is our Business Editor Patrick O'Meara. Audio

The Securities Commission member David Jackson has resigned following news he faces court action over his role as director of a listed company. Audio

The Government this afternoon announced plans for the one-thousand bed facility to be built in Wiri, South Auckland. Audio

The best of Checkpoint. Audio

In a move that could have traditionalists dashing for the exit, Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company is giving one of the Bard's most famous plays a makeover. Audio

Anti-bullying programmes are under threat with some groups saying they're unable to provide services to schools due to recent Government funding cuts. Audio

The number of women dying during pregnancy or childbirth has fallen substantially according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal. Audio

Human rights advocates say many abuses that occurred during Fiji's recent coups may go unpunished now a decree has granted immunity from prosecution to those involved. Audio

Britain's governing Labour party is pledging to reform the country's political system and public service. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio