Checkpoint

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating tens of millions of dollars of possibly fraudulent loans made by South Canterbury Finance. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

There were gasps of relief and tears today in the High Court in Hamilton as Matamata horsebreeder Gregory Meads was found guilty of murdering his wife Helen. Audio

Maori Party support for the replacement legislation for the Foreshore and Seabed Act appears to be wavering. Audio

For more on today's aftershock with us is our reporter Jessica Maddock. Audio

Christchurch is reeling from another shallow aftershock close to the city, which has caused more damage to buildings and further frayed nerves. Audio

More damage after another big aftershock in Canterbury, Maori Party support for the government's foreshore legislation wavers and we find out about Lotto's newest millionaire. Audio

Australian Catholics have been celebrating the canonisation of the country's first saint - St Mary of the Cross. Audio

Staff at a Melborne abortion clinic, where a security guard was murdered nine years ago, are calling for a ban on protestors. Audio

The better protection of natural habitats - that's the goal for delegations from almost every government, plus scientists and business representatives, who've just started what's scheduled to be a… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Analysts in the US are estimating a record breaking 3 and a half billion dollars will be spent on political advertising this election season. Audio