Checkpoint

Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in the Thai capital last night - marking the fourth anniversary of the coup that ousted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

A new survey shows New Zealanders are becoming more anxious about the security of their savings and investments, than the return they will get. Audio

Young people are being told they have very poor vocabulary, and this is threatening their learning, relationships and even ability to understand jokes. Audio

The shooting of two foreign tourists in the Indian capital, Delhi, has again fuelled anxiety over security in the city ahead of the Commonwealth Games next month. Audio

While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit. Audio

The company that designed and maintains the website showing Question Time in Parliament doesn't think the hacker who broke into the site was politically motivated. Audio

An error made by one of Parliament's Select Committees could inadvertently lead to prisoners being able to vote again. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

New Zealand is being accused of wasting millions of dollars it earns from oil drilled off shore when it should be saving it for a rainy day. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions argues a new poll out reveals most New Zealanders oppose moves to fire-at-will during the ninety day trial period for new employees. Audio

Court appearances related to two separate police pursuits which ended in the deaths of four people have taken place in district courts at opposite ends of the country today. Audio