Checkpoint

The charity says people are caught up in a toxic combination of drought, poverty, conflict and rising food prices. Audio

The annual survey by the Vice Chancellors Committee shows in 2006 women made up 60 percent of all graduates. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

For the latest news from China we are joined now by our correspondent in Beijing, Quentin Somerville. Audio

The Government today launched the four year initiative, which will see nurses based in schools. Audio

The company behind it wants resource consent to build a multi-million dollar irrigation project. Audio

The Reserve Bank cut the cost of borrowing and lowered the official cash rate to 8 percent - the first drop in five years. Audio

A young tennis player has been kicked out of an under-10 girls grade tennis tournament for using a secret earpiece. Audio

An international survey says Auckland and Wellington have become more expensive cities to live in. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The High Court in Auckland has heard graphic details from the former girlfriend of Antonie Dixon. Audio

Labour has seized on National's new industrial relations policy, calling it a fresh attack on workers and their families. Audio