Checkpoint

The first day of the Copenhagen climate talks have closed with a declaration that the 12 days of negotiations represent an historic opportunity for the world but deep divisions between delegates have… Read more Audio

More than 85% Allied Farmers shareholders voted in favour of a proposal which will involve the rural services company giving shares to Hanover investors, in exchange for the finance firm's loanbook… Read more Audio

Chief Executive of the Wellington Regional Council - Dave Benham. Audio

The Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith, has ordered a report on the dumping of lead contaminated soil at a public landfill in Wainuiomata near Wellington . Audio

In Tokyo, hotel managers are taking to heart the advice that it pays to diversify particularly in times of economic turmoil. Audio

The Russian government says its bearing the brunt of the Afghan drugs trade. Audio

The British government's understood to be considering plans to levy a windfall tax on bankers' bonuses. Audio

In Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been locked in health reform talks with state premiers and chief ministers in Brisbane today. Audio

Russians are mourning the victims of Friday's nightclub fire in the city of Perm which killed one hundred and twelve people and injured even more. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Police in Italy have arrested a twenty eight year old man who they say is the second in command of the Sicilian Mafia. Audio

Invercargill's mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost his bid to remove his deputy mayor Neil Boniface. Audio