Checkpoint

Athletes are being warned of the dangers of taking supplements and medications which may contain banned substances without their knowledge. Audio

The US soldier accused of shooting and killing thirteen people at Fort Hood military base in Texas last week has been charged with murder. Audio

President Barack Obama is preparing to touch down in Tokyo where he's expected to try to put strained ties between the world's two largest economies on a firmer footing. Audio

On Saturday night the biggest crowd ever in New Zealand football history will be gathered at Wellington's Westpac Stadium. Audio

The organics industry says barriers to trade such as arguments in Europe over food-miles must be taken seriously by all growers here. Audio

Scientists at AgResearch have unlocked the secret to what gives deer their extraordinary ability to regrow antlers paving the way for research into regenerating human limbs. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

It's been revealed in Court that an alibi witness for a man accused of killing a Palmerston North drug dealer has himself been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Audio

The future of the country's first long term shelter for homeless alcoholics is up in the air, after the collapse of funding negotiations. Audio

White House officials say US President Barack Obama will not accept any of the options on how to continue the war in Afghanistan without changes. Audio

The Prime Minister has just announced the successful negotiation of a free trade agreement with Hong Kong which he is hopeful will add to the $900 million of trade between the two countries. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio