Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Just 6 millimeters of rain has fallen in the city this month, compared to a monthly average of 61 millimeters. Audio

The Reserve Bank governor, Graeme Wheeler, took aim at rising house prices today while keeping the Official Cash Rate on hold. Audio

The Minister appointed to sort out Novopay is Stephen Joyce - He was asked what he knew about the warnings the system had problems. Audio

The decision whether to axe Novopay entirely will be made when the technical audit is complete in a few weeks. Audio

Three Government ministers signed off on Novopay, despite being warned there were bugs in the school payroll system. Audio

Three ministers signed off on Novopay despite being told of bugs, Union anticipates Novopay mess ahead, Stephen Joyce on Novopay inquiry, Wheeler takes aim at rising house prices and high-flying Kiwi… Read more Audio

The SPCA is commissioning more research to find out how many native birds are being killed by pet cats. Audio

There are calls for a two-strike law to tackle illegal street racing. Audio

MPs have been told that allowing gay people to marry will do a lot to improve the mental health of young gay people, who often contemplate suicide. Audio

Ngati Kahungunu iwi is delighted with the interest being shown by whanau and hapu, in its plan to revitalise the speaking of Te Reo Maori throughout the rohe; A committee of Te Arawa Kaumatua has… Read more Audio

Whanganui's District Council is making a last attempt to avoid dumping untreated sewage and waste into the sea because of its failing treatment plant. Audio