Checkpoint

What are Helen Clark's chances at the UN's top job? Security Council Executive Director Ian Martin joins Checkpoint. Audio

Helen Clark has announced her intention to run for the top job at the United Nations, after almost 7 years as the Administrator of its Development Programme. Audio

Some people in the Bay of Plenty are upset small vessels as well as fishing and diving will be allowed in the waters around the Astrolabe reef as of tomorrow. Audio

Lydia Ko has become the youngest two-time major winner in LPGA Tour history after winning the ANA Inspiration in California by one shot;Also this morning, the West Indies became the first team to win… Read more Audio

Serco has apologised for the way it ran Mt Eden Prison, but says a sudden influx of prisoners made its task more difficult. Audio

Professor Michael Littlewood is an expert on tax law who lectures at Auckland University and has provided advice to the New Zealand government amongst others. Audio

The Government is rejecting any suggestion that New Zealand is acting as an international tax haven. Audio

Hong Kong product and graphic designer Ricky Ma has done what so many have dreamed of. He's built a robot modelled on Holywood actor Scarlett Johansen in his spare time on the balcony of his home. Audio

The Crown says two teenagers accused of murder sent text messages to each other, planning to beat and rob their victim so badly he'd end up in hospital. Audio