Checkpoint

News from the business sector. Audio

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to go on trial in Rangoon later today in a case that's expected to prolong her detention. Audio

There's been more local body squabbling in Auckland over how the transition to the supercity should be managed. Audio

The Airline Pilots Association says it's disappointed that extra security screening at airports has been ruled out by the Government today. Audio

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's popularity has taken a dramatic dive in the first opinion poll released since the Federal Budget was announced last week. Audio

A High Court trial has begun for a Christchurch roading worker accused of murdering a 15 year old school girl. Audio

The Auckland mayor John Banks today apologised for his suggestion that 40 percent of the city's council staff will lose their jobs when the super city is formed. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Parts of the South Island are drying out as the clean up continues from flooding over the weekend. Audio

The Agriculture Minister says he wants animal welfare investigators to inspect a pig farm that's under scrutiny after secretly filmed footage was aired on a television current affairs programme. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key is holding his ground on Christine Rankin's appointment as a Families Commissioner. Audio