Checkpoint

Police have spoken to the families of a 73-year-old man and 67-year-old woman who were killed when their car was hit by a driver fleeing the police last night. Audio

The Education Minister has rejected a request by early childhood teachers to reconsider funding cuts, telling them instead to make their money go further. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Pharmacists say it's beyond belief that for the fifth time this year they're being asked to recall a batch of drugs from patients. Audio

The Somali refugee who attempted to hijack an Air New Zealand flight, injuring the pilots in the process, has been sentenced to nine years jail. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Aucklanders are getting younger, greener and more ethnically diverse. Audio

Wildlife parks says tougher penalties for smuggling native animals and birds will help combat a small but growing black market trade. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

In Australia, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has done a backflip, and agreed to allow Treasury officials to analyse his party's election promises. Audio

The Labour Party says ACT's role in extending the 90-day trial period for new workers shows it is calling the shots, and National is meekly following on behind. Audio

The Timaru financier, Allan Hubbard, says he and his wife feel under attack from the statutory managers who've been appointed to look into their accounts. Audio