Checkpoint

An environmental group says it's worried about the large-scale sell-off of former forestry land as dairy farms. Audio

The United States is sending an extra 4000 US troops to quake-devastated Haiti, diverting them from scheduled deployments to Europe and the Middle East. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A proposed land tax and other taxes on property owners could make houses more affordable for first-home buyers. Audio

Waikato police are investigating their response to several emergency calls about the movements of a mental health patient who's now been charged with murder. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says the publication of a photograph of Willie Apiata patrolling the streets of Kabul puts the Victoria Cross-winning soldier's life at risk. Audio

Internet experts say the Government should follow Australia in warning users to upgrade security following a recent cyber attack on the search engine Google. Audio

The Government has formally declared the Northland region to be in drought. Audio

Access to painkillers containing codeine may soon be restricted, following concerns about increasing rates of misuse and addiction. Audio

It's day three at the Australian Open where New Zealand's Marina Erakovic lost her singles game. Audio

A week since the devastating earthquake in Haiti the international aid effort is stepping up a gear. Audio

The New Zealand Transport Agency is moving to fast-track Auckland's controversial billion dollar Waterview motorway connection. Audio