Checkpoint

Expectations are growing that a general election will soon be called in Australia - perhaps as early as tomorrow. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Employers says the 90 day trial period for workers is a success and it should be extended to bigger businesses. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The clean-up of the old Patea Meatworks has been halted after more asbestos was discovered under the wreckage and that's increased the cost by an exta million dollars. Audio

The mother of an inmate says prisoners are treated like animals and lack basic health care. Audio

The former head of Jet Boat New Zealand, has been ordered to pay more than 27 thousand dollars in reparations and fines after admitting he caused the death of a passenger on the Matukituki River near… Read more Audio

Auckland's multi-million dollar argument with the Government about an old cargo shed on the city's waterfront has been settled. Audio

Compromise reached over Queens Wharf, 27,500 fine and reparations following jet boat death, Inmate's mother supports findings of report on health care, More asbestos found at old Patea Meatworks… Read more Audio

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has taken on the social networking site Facebook after thousands of online tributes appeared praising a gunman. Audio

Smoking is losing its popularity with young people - but new figures show the gap between Maori girls and their European counterparts has widened. Audio

A long-time supporter of Allan Hubbard says the Timaru businessman is using his own money to help some investors pay for food and electricity. Audio