Checkpoint

The sharemarkets and currencies on both sides of the Tasman have fallen as investors across the Asia-Pacific region took flight over fears about the slowing world economy. Audio

In Australia - the High Court is about to rule on whether the Government can go ahead with its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Malaysia. Audio

The Crown in a High Court trial in Napier says a 22-year-old Hastings man became angry and frustrated while playing a game on a Playstation, and fatally assaulted a 5 month-old baby boy Audio

The executive board of Waikato-Tainui has reaffirmed Tukoroirangi Morgan as Chair, despite a vote which his critics said ousted him from the iwi's board and parliament; Iwi will be given more… Read more Audio

The American-owned Exide battery recycling plant in Lower Hutt is suing the Commerce Minister for allowing toxic lead batteries to be shipped overseas. Audio

The Crown's been accused of trying to save face by seeking to get money out of three men who damaged the Waihopai spy base. Audio

The credit ratings agency Standard & Poors is warning the current turmoil on world markets could hit New Zealand's export markets. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A meeting is underway between the country's biggest seller of the new All Blacks rugby jersey and Adidas, to sort out what many are calling a pricing fiasco. Audio

A man has been killed during what is described as routine mainenance work on a jet engine at the Safe Air base in Blenheim. Audio

Finance chiefs from the world's industrial powers are pledging to take whatever actions are needed to steady markets. Audio