Checkpoint

The government has announced plans to phase out old-style incandescent light bulbs in favour of energy efficient ones. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

People in towns across the flooded Mississippi River in the United States are sandbagging their homes as fast as they can. Audio

A row between the Minister of Education and a group of Auckland principals over the money schools get is gathering momentum. Audio

Debate in Parliament today over violence in South Auckland and liquor laws, descended into a slanging match. Audio

Victim was hanging on to the vehicle when she fell and hit her head. Audio

Checkpoint Choice for 17 June 2008. Audio

Business lobbyists say changes by a parliamentary select committee to the Emissions Trading Scheme are far too limited. Audio

An international campaign has begun to save the tiger. Audio

Alice Springs was once regarded as the killing capital of Australia. Audio

Tainui Motors in the Auckland suburb of Devonport was due to close at the end of the month. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio