Checkpoint

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, has added his weight to opposition to a housing development behind a pristine Coromandel beach rated one of the world's best. Audio

The International Monetary Fund has assessed the New Zealand government finances as amongst the strongest in the world. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government is proposing a 10 per cent cut to SuperGold card scheme which gives pensioners free off peak bus train and ferry rides. Audio

The Government wants major changes to the child support system, including making compulsory deductions from parent's wages. Audio

Aucklanders are being warned they face very long delays at hospital emergency departments this weekend as striking radiographers once again escalate their action. Audio

Expect long delays at Auckland emergency departments as radiographers strike. The Government calls for major changes to child support and the Government is proposing a 10 per cent cut to SuperGold… Read more Audio

A pokie machine was smashed into pieces by a former problem gambler in South Auckland this afternoon, as part of Gamblefree Day. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Citizens and Ratepayers political group has selected a well-known Pacific Islander to contest the Maungakiekie Tamaki Ward in the Auckland super city election. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio