Checkpoint

News from the Waatea team. Audio

In Parliament today MPs were unanimous in offering condolences to the people of Japan for the losses they have suffered. Audio

School principals say new restrictions on enrolments at schools in and around Christchurch are a relief. Audio

An operating license is being introduced for all crowd controllers and personal guards - including bouncers - but the new system won't come into play until after the Rugby World Cup. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Law Society is warning disruption to services following last month's earthquake in Christchurch is likely to lead to a massive bottleneck of court cases. Audio

Surging oil prices and the impact of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan have prompted Air Zealand to issue a profit warning. Audio

There's a growing sense of urgency at the United Nations among supporters of a proposed no fly zone in Libyan airspace. Audio

One of the nearly 200 workers who've lost their jobs at a yarn spinning plant in Christchurch says its a kick in the guts - but he understands why the operation has had to close. Audio

The New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Japan are now preparing to head into hard hit small port city of Minami-sanriku near Sendai city in the Myagi province. Audio

The company developing part of the Auckland city waterfront says the first stage will be ready for the Rugby World Cup. Audio

The Association of Scientists says possible job cuts at the NIWA reflect a long-term lack of government funding for crown research institutes. Audio