Checkpoint

Daniel Schweimler explains why Fidel Castro is outraged with the European Union. Audio

Fears of a split in the Anglican church over the ordination of gay bishops are overshadowing a meeting of bishops in Jerusalem. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The defence and prosecution at the sex abuse trial of a Catholic brother have summed up. Audio

A crack down on boy racers in Christchurch in the past few weeks has lead to police seizing 74 cars for unpaid fines. Audio

Four Whatakane police officers are accused of beating an arrested man, Rawiri Falwasser. Audio

Zimbabweans in New Zealand are calling on the international community to take drastic action against the Mugabe regime. Audio

King Abdullah of Sauidi Arabia says his country is, quote,"very concerned for consumers in all countries". Audio

A patient safety programme has been launched to tackle the number of mistakes made in hospitals. Audio

The National Party says the Government is showing it's out of step with international opinion on biofuels. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Winston Peters, says it's 'astonishing' that Fiji has suspended talks with the group monitoring its progress. Audio