Checkpoint

The Venezuelan Government has called the presidential election in Honduras illegitimate and has refused to recognise the results in which Porfirio Lobo won around fifty-six percent of the votes. Audio

In the United States, the man accused of shooting dead four police officers near the American city of Seattle has been killed by police. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

In Portugal EU officials have celebrated the official inauguration of the Lisbon treaty which some believe could transform the face of the European Union. Audio

Health officials are undertaking a major study to find out how many New Zealanders have had swine flu. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

As World leaders prepare to head to Copenhagen for climate talks next week an audience in London has been told that those who deny climate change are responsible for it. Audio

The Drug Foundation says a substance called Ibogaine, which is being touted as a cure for serious drug addiction, could have fatal side effects. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A new five hundred dollar study loan for beneficiaries is being called a slap in the face to solo parents and a back track on earlier funding cuts. Audio

The Families Commission has renewed its call for fathers to be given paid parental leave, based on the findings of two reports today. Audio

A High Court jury has heard that the driver of a truck which hit and killed a man who was running from the police had been drinking earlier in the evening. Audio