Checkpoint

Health correspondent Karen Brown and Education correspondent Gail Woods respond to health and education announcements. Audio

Hon. Bill English, Minister of Finance, delivers his Budget 2009 speech. Health and Education. Audio

Brent Edwards, Nigel Stirling and Patrick O'Meara respond to part 2. Audio

Hon. Bill English, Minister of Finance, gives an overview of his Budget 2009. Audio

Brent Edwards, Nigel Stirling and Patrick O'Meara respond to part 1. Audio

Hon. Bill English, Minister of Finance, outlines the context for his Budget 2009 speech. Audio

Julian Robbins is in the debating chamber, waiting for the Budget speech to begin. Audio

If everything goes according to plan the permanent population of the International Space Station is about to double from three to six. Audio

The police in Auckland have given a demonstration of how to break into cars, as an example of how easy it is for thieves. Audio

For the first time, an Hispanic-American has been selected to sit on the highest court in the US. Audio

California's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on gay marriage backing a decision by voters last November that defined marriage as between one man and one woman. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio