Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Speaker of the House has warned MPs that making politically provocative statements in Parliament is not a good look, while debating the future of Christchurch. Audio

Hamish Doig, the managing director of commercial property firm, Colliers International Christchurch. Audio

A Christchurch businessman wants the government to impose a special disaster law to stop landlords doing what he calls legalised looting with huge rent increases. Audio

The search of the 17-storey Forsyth Barr building in central Christchurch has now been completed with no bodies found. Audio

No bodies found in Forsyth Barr, Property owners accused of rent gouging in Christchurch, Commercial property firm comments on rent increases, Speaker warns bickering over quake not a good look… Read more Audio

Two sniffer dogs and their handlers worked constantly for 30 hours after the quake, and found several survivors. Audio

It's been two years since Kansas abortion doctor George Tiller was gunned down at church in the town of Wichita. Audio

Wellington home owners are being lumped with a nearly six per cent projected rates rise, while commercial properties are increasing by just over one per cent. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Tens of thousands have left Christchurch since the earthquake, and many are planning to stay away for good. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio