Checkpoint

A push is on for big changes to privacy laws, with the Privacy Commissioner told that currently she's virtually powerless to fix the public's complaints. Audio

Trams for Auckland's waterfront are now officially on the rails, with the bright red vintage models to be unveiled to the public on Saturday. Audio

An 57-year-old from Opotiki is in jail tonight awaiting sentencing for taking whitebait illegally, and threatening DOC rangers. Audio

Two weeks after being kicked out of parliament's debating chamber, the Mana Party Leader, Hone Harawira has been sworn in as an MP; The Maori Party MP, Rahui Katene, has introduced a members' bill for… Read more Audio

The English rugby team's new alternate black jersey is sending internet message boards and Twitter feeds red hot. Audio

The US House of Representatives has passed a last-gasp package which will slash spending in return for raising the country's debt level and avoiding a catastrophic default. Audio

Pay rates are levelling off despite further evidence the jobs market is getting stronger. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

New Zealand has won a swag of medals at the World Hip-Hop Dance Champs in Las Vegas. Audio

The Navy says the commander it's stood down didn't put his crew or half billion dollar warship in any danger, and there's nothing criminal in what went on. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Despite both Republicans and Democrats grumbling about the details, the US House of Representatives has approved a last-minute deal to address the budget deficit, raise the debt ceiling, and avoid a… Read more Audio