Checkpoint

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The row in Britain over politicians expenses continues to claim casualties. Audio

An international study of diet and obesity and has shown New Zealanders expanding waistlines are due to overeating, rather than a lack of exercise. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

A coroner has called for stricter controls on aircraft maintenance companies in the wake of a fatal helicopter crash near Nelson. Audio

Standard and Poors has issued another warning to the Government to improve the state of its finances ahead of Thursday's Budget - or risk a downgrade. Audio

Thousands of people voiced their anger and frustration at the Government's super-city plans in Auckland earlier today. Audio

The Prime Minister says his government is looking at toughening the country's anti-nuclear stance by pushing for the elimination of all nuclear weapons. Audio

North Korea has announced that it's carried out a successful underground nuclear test. Audio

The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in Australia has now reached 18. Audio

A Christchurch priest says he's alarmed that police attended a funeral to try to apprehend a wanted man. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio