Checkpoint

The country appears to have dodged a double-dip recession at the end of 2010. Fgures show the economy grew by zero-point-two per cent in the final three months of last year - reversing a similar size… Read more Audio

Double dip recession averted, Hughes stood down from portfolios by leader, Transport Accident Investigation Commission's recommendations, Arts Centre tenants and staff let go as repairs assessed, and… Read more Audio

A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful. Audio

The principal of Hastings Boys' High School says his head boy has paid for his drink driving mistake and he's standing by his decision not to sack him. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has indicated millions of dollars may be cut from family violence prevention programmes to pay for more front-line anti-violence work. Audio

In Christchurch broken windows and doors in the central city are going to be boarded up in bid to reassure anxious business owners. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Fonterra has banked a bumper half year net profit of $293 million, but it's also warning dairy prices may be near their peak. Audio

The Opposition has accused the National-led Government of putting the economy at risk by planning to cut new spending in the May Budget. Audio

Northland health chiefs say a small group of families opposed to immunisation sparked a measles outbreak last year. Audio

Auckland's civic and community leaders are no closer to obtaining concrete funding from the Government for the city's future blueprint. Audio