Checkpoint

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

In Thailand, anti-government protesters - the Red Shirts - say their movement has been strangled and is struggling to survive. Audio

Auckland International Airport says its investment of almost 28 million dollars in Queenstown's Airport will boost its exposure to the region's fast-growing tourism market. Audio

European champions Spain have booked their place in their first World Cup final - with a display of cool-headed experience, patience, and skill that ultimately proved too much for a young German side.

East Timor's prime minister is remaining diplomatic over the plans for an asylum-seeker processing centre in his country. Audio

Australia's opposition leader Tony Abbott believes the Prime Minister will call an election soon and he's picking August the 21st or the 28th. Audio

The government is threatening to pull the plug on the Auckland waterfront venue for the Rugby World Cup, unless the wrangling over historic cargo shed can be resolved. Audio

An exhibition marking 25 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior has opened in Whangarei. Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

U.S authorities are refusing to say anything about claims they are planning a spy swap deal with the Russian government. Audio

The receivers for the high profile Crafar family farms say they will vigorously defend last minute legal action by Alan Crafar to stop 16 properties being sold. Audio

The Auckland International Airport is to become a minority shareholder in New Zealand's fastest growing gateway. Audio