Checkpoint

Guns and alcohol might not seem to be a great combination - but laws have recently been enacted in four states in the US allowing people to carry loaded weapons into restaurants and bars. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Business confidence slumped in the most recent quarter, which the Institute of Economic Research says has raised the odds of a double-dip recession. Audio

Pressure is on the Government to give up legal battles and pay staff who look after those with disabilities more money. Audio

The Prime Minister says remarks made by TVNZ presenter Paul Henry about the Governor General crossed the line - and the broadcaster's decision to suspend him is appropriate. Audio

Two men who went to check their moki net near the entrance to Wellington harbour got the surprise of their lives last night when they hauled in a great white shark. Audio

The use of tasers in Western Australia will be reviewed after a report identified a growing trend of police officers using the weapon for the wrong reasons. Audio

The gloves have come off in the contest for the Whangarei mayoralty - with questions being asked about who's funding a front-runner - and why. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Being well-known in New Zealand will no longer be able to be used as an excuse for name suppression. Audio

The latest business confidence survey shows there's now an even chance of the economy sliding back into recession by Christmas Audio