Checkpoint

The Court of Appeal has quashed a ruling that would've forced the FBI to hand over the documents it's relying on in the fight to extradite Kim Dotcom from New Zealand. Audio

12 Dunedin teenagers caught in a rip on a school beach trip have been rescued by surfers and surf lifesavers off Purakaunui but three are in a serious condition. Audio

Teenagers in hospital after getting caught in rip while on a school trip near Dunedin; USA succeeds in Dotcom appeal over document disclosure; Police say it's a coincidence men chased were wanted on… Read more Audio

Business New Zealand says Fisher and Paykel's announcement of one hundred new research and development jobs reflects the manufacturing sector becoming more high tech. Audio

MPs have been told that the plan to get rid of free family counselling, under changes to the Family Court, could lead to an increase in domestic violence. Audio

The former Labour deputy prime minister, Sir Michael Cullen, is to monitor changes to Kohanga Reo; The co-chair of Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board, Tina Olsen-Ratana, says Sir Michael is a good… Read more Audio

Government agencies in America are resigning themselves to massive spending cuts as Democrats and Republicans show no signs of compromise over a looming budget crisis. Audio

The Finance Minister has conceded that the Government's books could be worse off if it proceeds with its plan to partially privatise state-owned power companies. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

Four new salmon farms have been approved for the Marlborough Sounds. Audio

This country's biosecurity plans have serious weaknesses in how to deal with foot and mouth disease and other serious outbreaks. Audio