Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Listening to that is our Political Editor Brent Edwards. Audio

Already under pressure from the Maori Party, the Government's come under sustained attack from the Opposition today over State asset sales. Audio

New Zealand is to formally express its dismay to the Syrian government about the bloodshed. Audio

Households' electricity bills are expected to rise by up to ten per cent this year, because of upgrades to the national grid. Audio

Household power bills expected to rise by up to ten per cent. The Minister of Foreign Affairs takes aim at Syria over the bloodshed and the Government comes under attack on asset sales. Audio

The chance of the Nelson City Council becoming the first unitary authority in New Zealand to have a Maori ward, is far from certain; Climate change, education, the constitution and the partial State… Read more Audio

The imminent sale of New Zealand land and strategic assets has lit the fire under the issue of foreign ownership at the start of the political year. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Mayor of one of New Zealand's poorest regions says the health of children in his area is being compromised because the District Health Board is not keeping detailed records. Audio

Shares in the Warehouse Group fell sharply today after the retail giant cut its profit forecast as market conditions squeeze margins. Audio

Auckland researchers are excited to discover that critically endangered sea birds are breeding off the New Zealand coast. The New Zealand storm petrel was presumed extinct for more than 150 years… Read more Audio