Checkpoint

Barack Obama has been hitting back at persistent rumours that he's a Muslim. Audio

Union has debts of about 3 point 8 million dollars and has proposed sale of much of Lansdowne Park to a Christchurch developer. Audio

Corporal Paul Dudley has been standing trial on six charges, three of which are assaults on the young soldiers. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The jury considering whether a catholic clergyman is guilty of sexual abuse is deliberating its verdict. Audio

A 28-year-old Nelson fisherman has appeared in court charged with the murder of Korean backpacker Jae Hyeon Kim. Audio

Nightclub workers claim Ms Neal was abusive and threatening telling them she would have the club's license cancelled. Audio

The government has given the green light to a cheaper route through Transmission Gully. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The rules include; no votes, no resolutions and at least 12 months until the debate will be resolved. Audio

Popping down to the local dairy for a bottle of wine may become a thing of the past, under new plans to review liquor laws. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio