Checkpoint

Biosecurity officials say it's too late to eradicate a ladybird-like beetle that could cost the horticulture industry millions of dollars. Audio

A defence inquiry in Sydney has today heard evidence of drug abuse, public sex acts, and inappropriate relationships among crew members on board an Australian navy ship. Audio

The economy has grown at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years, helped by a rebound in manufacturing. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

People in a small South Canterbury town are fighting back against satellite navigation systems which are directing travellers away from their community. Audio

A former district court judge accused of intentionally damaging a car, by scratching it 20 times with his keys, has had the charge dismissed. Audio

The army's being told to tighten up its contracts, after spending almost 600-thousand dollars on bullets which couldn't be fired accurately from its Steyr rifles. Audio

Death threats have been made against some Democratic members of Congress who voted for US President Barack Obama's historic healthcare legislation. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Labour has again question the Government's figures on the proposed mining in the conservation estate. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Plans by a Hong Kong based company to raise up to one and half billion dollars to invest in the dairy industry here would mean it could potentially secure just over two percent of the sector. Audio