Checkpoint

News from the Waatea team. Audio

United Future says its election campaign essentially starts this weekend, with the party's annual conference in Auckland. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Brazilian military police have arrested an army sergeant who revealed that he was gay. Audio

In Britain, thirty young people have died in violent attacks already this year. Many of these deaths have been caused by knives. Audio

The most high profile al Qaeda terrorist suspect in US custody accused of intimidating fellow detainees. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Nelson Symphony Orchestra conductor David Lindup begins a four year jail term tonight. Audio

Scientists at NASA say they could be on the verge of a breakthrough in their efforts to forecast earthquakes. Audio

A government directive that aid agencies should stop operating in the country is dire news. Audio

Australian PM Kevin Rudd says his plan for Asia-Pacific can work, despite former PM Paul Keating saying it is unachievable. Audio

A Pentagon investigation has revealed shocking lapses in the safeguarding of America's nuclear arsenal. Audio