Checkpoint

A shortage of stock market listings is hindering the country's future prosperity, though one analyst says there are encouraging signs of change. Audio

Because of a Supreme Court judgement, which is suppressed, there's no longer sufficient evidence to proceed against those solely accused of firearms offences. Audio

The Police Minister, Judith Collins, is dismissing calls for the police to apologise after charges were dropped against more than a dozen people arrested in the 2007 police raids in the Ureweras. Audio

Morning Report's presenter Simon Mercep interviewed Ban Ki Moon this afternoon. Audio

The head of the United Nations used the TV show Xena: Warrior Princess and rugby as metaphors as he explained global relations to students at Auckland University this afternoon. Audio

A man has been holding his young daughter hostage in a barrister chambers. Audio

The Labour Party says it's time the Government considered becoming an insurer of last resort in Canterbury, to speed up construction in the city. Audio

Rugby fans have gathered in central Auckland to greet the Australian Team at their official welcome ceremony at Aotea Square. Audio

Hundreds of supporters turned out in Auckland today to formally welcome the Tongan Rugby World Cup team to the tournament. Audio

The lawyer Annette Sykes, says she'll apply for the lifting of suppression on a court judgement that's prompted police to drop charges against 13 people arrested in the Urewera police raids; The… Read more Audio

The Icepak Coolstore Company has laid the blame for the fatal explosion at its plant at Tamahere in 2008 at the feet of outside experts saying it was totally reliant on their advice. Audio

The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has arrived at the Pacific Islands Forum, and was immediately bombarded with questions about her popularity and performance back home. Audio