Checkpoint

The largest provider of public health services in the country is to restructure and shed staff as it copes with a seven percent reduction in funding. Audio

A former senior banking executive says Feltex Carpet Limited's financial situation was so bad by mid 2005 that it was likely to default on a 120 million dollar loan - even though the company's public… Read more Audio

For the second month in a row unemployment benefit numbers have dropped, with four thousand people coming off the benefit last month. Audio

Australia's decades-long trade ban on New Zealand apples may soon be lifted. Audio

The best of Checkpoint. Audio

The discovery of two ancient skeletons in South Africa has sparked a furious debate among anthropologists about whether or not the remains represent a new species of ancient humans. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

One of the Maori Party's key policy goals is becoming a reality, with Tariana Turia named as the Whanau Ora Minister this week, and a group named to run the controversial new programme. It's being… Read more Audio

The Governor of Alabama is trying to crack down on electronic bingo, saying the slot machines are essentially pokies and illegal under state law. Audio

Scientists researching the link between UV radiation and vitamin D levels say early results suggest that in winter those in the south of the country are getting less than their required daily vitamin… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio