Checkpoint

Investors are backing the appointment of four new directors to the troubled investment company, Guinness Peat Group, founded by Sir Ron Brierley. Audio

Another group of detainees is staging a rooftop protest at the Villawood Detention Centre in Sydney. Audio

In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up. Audio

Listening to that interview was the Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker. Audio

Some Christchurch people who live in one of the suburbs hit hardest by the quake are feeling abandoned and neglected. Audio

Early childhood education leaders are unhappy the government has stopped passing on kindergarten teachers' pay rises to other early childhood services. Audio

The State Services Commissioner is confident an independent review of all government agencies will increase the effectiveness of the Public Service. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A compromise reached to clean up waterways and make better use of fresh water is being hailed as a historic breakthrough. Audio

New Zealand Olympic Committee officials have arrived in Delhi to inspect the Commonwealth Games facilities and security. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The life expectancy of the Maui gas field has been extended again. Audio