Checkpoint

The Tertiary Education Commission is taking a closer look at 12 industry training organisations following accusations of claiming cash for trainees who don't exist. Audio

Complaints about charities have more than doubled in one year, according to the commission set up to monitor the sector. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Anti-government protestors in Thailand have cancelled a planned march in no-go zones to avert possible clashes with security forces. Audio

Aucklanders could have their food and garden waste picked up separately from the kerb as the region looks at how it can cut down the rubbish pile under the new super city. Audio

In the United States some of Barack Obama's supporters who had high expectations of his presidency are starting to run out of patience. Audio

Tonight at about ten o'clock the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to confirm the country will go the polls on May 6th. Audio

Two men are dead and armed police have cordoned off part of Hokitika's main street as they investigate a double shooting in the West Coast town this afternoon. Audio

Some real estate industry players are questioning whether auctions are getting sellers the best possible results. Audio

American authorities have hit Toyota with a record fine of 16 million US dollars for holding back information about the company's faulty accelerator pedals. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A 100 megawatt dam in Buller has been given the green light. Audio