Checkpoint

They're supposed to be one of the US military's most deadly and secretive weapons, but insurgents in Iraq have managed to hack into the video feeds being transmitted from uncrewed planes. Audio

Trade unions in Greece are holding a 24 hour strike to protest against spending cuts aimed at restoring international confidence in the country's economy. Audio

A cartoon character has been discovered on a slab of concrete at Auckland prison near the area where Kevin Polwart escaped two days ago - with the words"Catch Me if you Can"written beside it. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A woman who was raised on an island in the middle of Wellington harbour, with prisoners of war as her companions, returned today to celebrate her 80th birthday. Audio

In Britain, a man's been convicted of murdering his fifteen year old daughter a decade after she went missing. Audio

A Catholic bishop in Ireland who was criticised for his handling of a child sex abuse scandal has resigned. Audio

It may be a tiny, but the Pacific nation of Tuvalu has had a large voice at the United Nations climate conference. Audio

A week before the Christmas getaway rush - and three months ahead of schedule - Tauranga's second harbour bridge has been officially declared open. Audio

Fiji's military regime looks to be moving towards tougher censorship of the media with proposed new laws that are expected to make the current restrictions permanent. Audio

In Copenhagen officials have been working through the night trying to hammer out a draft climate change accord they can present to world leaders today. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio