Checkpoint

The rising price of oil is becoming one of the themes in Barack Obama's new campaign strategy. Audio

One sailor was killed in an attack by gunmen on an oil company ship off the coast of Nigeria's Delta region. Audio

Of the sixteen non self governing territories overseen by the C24, as the Committee's known, six are in this region. Audio

The role of major world organisations like the United Nations is being discussed by heads of government from the Commonwealth. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Around the world some of the poorest most vulnerable people are feeling the impact of high global food prices. Audio

Gareth Evans is the newly appointed head of Australia's nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament commission. Audio

Peter McNamara was jailed for seven years in 2005 for his part in the abduction and rape, but only served 29 months. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Cinema workers in West Auckland are asking movie-goers to give-up their popcorn until their working conditions improve. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Community groups in Nelson say they are horrified by an impending rates rise of nearly 12 per cent. Audio