Checkpoint

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Newly released documents from the 1930's have shed light on one of the problems occupying British government minds at the time, what to do about the Loch Ness Monster. Audio

The founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner, has stepped in to save LA's Hollywood sign from developers. Audio

Aucklanders are being warned they need to save more water if the region is to reach a four per cent savings goal and avoid mandatory restrictions later in the year. Audio

The Australian Government is postponing the introduction of its Emissions Trading Scheme until at least 2012, igniting debate about whether New Zealand should continue with its version. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Otago University researchers say the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease is costing the country at least one hundred million dollars a year. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

US officials say a second oil platform near the site of a sunken rig in the Gulf of Mexico has been evacuated as the oil from the damaged facility comes dangerously close. Audio

Applications for 25-thousand tickets to the Rugby World Cup have been made since sales opened at 9 o'clock this morning. Audio

Fonterra is increasing its forecast milk price for the season by 40 cents - which would mean a windfall for dairy farmers of half-a-billion-dollars. Audio

The Law Commission's proposals for sweeping changes to alcohol laws including raising the drinking age to 20 have already hit a snag. Audio