Checkpoint

Police in Peru claim to have broken up a gang which killed dozens of people so their fat could be extracted. Audio

The US President has ended his Asian tour by offering an olive branch to North Korea in a bid to encourage Pyongyang to rejoin the stalled nuclear talks. Audio

The UN's head of humanitarian affairs, John Holmes, says more than half the Tamils who were staying in Sri Lankan refugee camps have now left. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The International Association of Athletics Federations has agreed that South African runner, Caster Semenya, will keep her 800 meters world title. Audio

The European Union has decided on who should represent the 27 member bloc on the world stage as its president. Audio

The Local Government Commission has revealed the proposed new boundaries for Auckland's super city, and seems to be going with fewer local boards than previously suggested. Audio

The US Defence Secretary has ordered a review into the shooting at the Fort Hood military installation which left 13 people dead. Audio

In New South Wales bars and clubs with exceptionally high levels of drink related violence are being hit with tough new restrictions on serving alcohol. Audio

A fishing charter boat owner says one of New Zealand's best areas for catching kingfish has fallen victim to a plague of bronze whaler sharks. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Oprah Winfrey has announced that she will end her top-rated daytime talk show in September 2011. Audio