Checkpoint

Anti-tobacco groups say hundreds of lives could be saved this year because of a drop in cigarette sales. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The state-owned power company has returned to profit, despite shedding 30 thousand customers and households using less electricity because of a mild winter. Audio

A family's home may be its castle, but it's not always safe as houses. Audio

Wind turbines in parts of the United States are causing headaches for the military and air traffic controllers. Audio

The Conservation department says it's investigating booby traps set on the road into the Urewera national park, and says they are putting a Kiwi breeding programme at risk. Audio

A Victoria University student who is not allowed to graduate because of accusations of plagiarism has gone to the High Court to have the university's ruling overturned. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A fertility specialist is calling for a public debate on whether egg and sperm donors should be paid. Audio

The secondary teachers union has told the government it could save money by refusing to automatically pass on the pay rises it wins to primary teachers. Audio

New Zealand Cricket is refusing to comment on the alleged betting scam surrounding the Pakistan cricket team, even though the Pakistanis are scheduled to play here this summer. Audio

The super city, which takes over in November, will come with just one region-wide water supplier, replacing seven council retailers - and that will save money. Audio