Checkpoint

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Government has again taken aim at the Public Service, with warnings of further job cuts, departmental mergers and the hunt for the source of leaked Cabinet papers. Already almost 1500 jobs have… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Britain's Advertising Standards Authority has banned two government ads for overstating the risks of climate change. Audio

The battle against corruption in Nigeria has reached an impasse with many of those involved serving in the highest echelons of politics and policing. Audio

According to new research, more children in the United States are becoming extremely obese at an earlier age. Audio

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma says the key figures in Zimbabwe's power sharing government have agreed on measures to try to end the country's political deadlock. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Fans of Auckland's Western Springs speedway are concerned the 80-year-old facility could close if the Council doesn't lift what the fans say are unrealistic noise restrictions. Audio

It's rare for a senior western politician or diplomat to visit Gaza since Hamas took power in 2007. Audio

She's been accused of scouring the internet to plot terror attacks but the American woman known has 'Jihad Jane' has pleaded not guilty in a Philadelphia court. Audio

The US President Barack Obama is focusing on domestic political realities in deciding to cancel next week's trip to Australia and Indonesia. Audio