Checkpoint

Ministry of Fisheries National Investigations manager, Shaun Driscoll comments on the arrests. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Southern Lakes levels are lower than they have been since 1992, when lack of water to produce electricity caused blackouts. Audio

There will be fewer frosts and snowfalls, stronger winds and more erratic patterns of rainfall. Audio

Water supplies are running out for two townships on the West Coast, as the area tackles its worst drought in years. Audio

A political botch-up over Kiwisaver has forced National to state its position on the scheme's compulsory employer contributions. Audio

After months with no head of state Lebanon has voted to elect the Army chief Michel Suleiman as President. Audio

In the United States the democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has created a firestorm. Audio

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has launched his campaign for the second round presidential election at the end of June. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A multi-million dollar facility to help the country's top bomb disposal experts perfect their craft has opened. Audio

Soldiers in China are racing to unblock a river that was dammed by landslides in China's deadly earthquake two weeks ago. Audio