Checkpoint

New figures reveal the Corrections Department spent more than $440,000 fighting a compensation claim which it eventually settled last year for just $300,000. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Telecom is not ruling out dumping Yahoo as its email service for almost half a million customers as it launches a review following the recent mass cyber attacks. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The coroner has found that drinking nine litres of Coca-Cola a day was a substantial factor in the death of a Southland woman and is recommending warning labels on all fizzy drinks Audio

The New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser has caused outrage around Parliament, with inflammatory comments about Muslim men and terrorism. Audio

A group representing 12 thousand people who say they've been abused by priests is describing Pope Benedict's legacy as one of shame. Audio

Abuse victims describe Pope Benedict's legacy as one of shame. Outrage over an MP's call for Muslim men to be banned from western airlines and a coronor warning about coca-cola. Audio

New figures show a substantial lift in eftpos and credit card spending in January compared with the same month a year ago. Audio

The Police and Maoridom are mourning the death of Northland iwi liaison officer, Paddy Whiu; Meanwhile, the Labour List MP, Shane Jones, says Paddy Whiu was the first Maori person in the police to… Read more Audio

A Labour MP says a new Maori seat in South Auckland could be created as a result of this year's Maori Electoral Option. Audio

The Government is refusing to formally endorse a campaign to introduce the concept of a living wage in New Zealand, at the same time as the Employers and Manufacturers Association says it won't stand… Read more Audio