Checkpoint

The Commerce Commission is promising action against unregistered money lenders within the next two months. Audio

Maori Wardens say the old-fashioned phrasing of the law that allows them to deal with drunks needs to be updated; The group carrying out a constitutional review says one of the key questions is… Read more Audio

People here have shrugged off the global panic and fear over U.S and European government debt and are expecting the New Zealand economy to improve. Audio

Despite a much lauded 'reset' of relations between the two countries, Russia is now talking about barring American officials from entering the country. Audio

Pedestrians and cyclists could be crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge within two years on a new path - but they'll have to pay to do so. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Police officers who played an important role during the 2009 armed seige in Napier have been honoured. The Police Commisioner, Peter Marshall, has handed out bravery and leadership awards to eight… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Super Fund has broken its own rules by accidentally investing in a company which produces tobacco. It's now reviewing other investments to make sure it's not tied up with any other businesses… Read more Audio

The way rioters used their phones to move across cities and organise the violence is under close scrutiny with one MP calling for BlackBerry's instant messaging service to be suspended. Audio

Working in slum-like conditions with no safety gear for a pittance, living in unheated accommodation without clean water, and dealing with threats and intimidation. Audio

The Maori Party says the Crown is forgetting it has a Treaty relationship with tribes, that is over and above any association they have with companies corporations or trusts; A kaumatua at Lifeline… Read more Audio