Checkpoint

The government is being accused of rubber-stamping Auckland's Waterview motorway connection before it even reaches the consent process. Audio

Movie makers in this country regard the Film Commission as a rule bound inflexible enemy, making incomprehensible decisions by committee behind closed doors. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Our reporter, Teresa Cowie asks consumers what they know about the ETS scheme that's about to cost them another $165.00 a year. Audio

The emissions trading scheme is now up and running and already petrol and diesel prices have risen. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The lawyer for a former police superintendent under a criminal investigation says his client has not been formally told he's being investigated. Audio

Sweeping changes to MPs' allowances are being recommended, to remove the perception they are making personal gains at public expense. Audio

Sweeping changes to MP's allowances recommended. A criminal investigation into the conduct of a former police superintendent and the emissions trading scheme is now up and running and already petrol… Read more Audio

Rough weather whipped up by the season's first Atlantic hurricane is disrupting efforts to clean up the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Audio

Pacific people are among the thousands who've taken to the streets against a controversial immigration law that will be introduced in the US state of Arizona at the end of next month. Audio

The West African nation of Niger is facing drought and severe food shortages, with nearly 20 per cent of children under five suffering from malnutrition. Audio