Checkpoint

Returning now to Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan banning Fonterra milk products, following the botulism contamination scare. Audio

Labour's acting social development spokesperson, Annette King, supports the increased checks on Government workers, but says her party wants to find out more about other measures, including the… Read more Audio

The Government has acknowledged there are human rights questions about new court orders for known and suspected child abuses, but says the rights of children come first. Audio

New research shows the Government spends more time chasing welfare debt than unpaid tax even though the tax debt is almost six times larger. Audio

The child advocacy organisation, Te Kahui Mana Riki says the Social Development Minister is showing strong leadership on protecting vulnerable children from abuse; A Maori industry conference will… Read more Audio

Valerie Adams has joined a elite group of athletes by winning her fourth straight world shotput title in Moscow overnight - the first woman to do so. Audio

The Government's announced new laws it wants passed to impose tougher restrictions on child abusers and adults assessed as being a serious risk to children. Audio

More now on the ban of Fonterra milk products by Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The US government has unveiled major changes to the country's justice system aimed at bypassing tough mandatory prison terms and reducing its huge prison population. Audio

Valerie Adams has joined a elite group of athletes by winning her fourth straight world shotput title in Moscow overnight - the first woman to do so. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio