Checkpoint

A network of super computing power is being created to help with massive data crunching jobs like modelling earthquakes. Audio

The fast food franchise operator, Restaurant Brands, is hoping the Rugby World Cup will spark a stronger lift in sales, but it's not so optimistic about the prospects of the wider retail sector. Audio

The head of the country's biggest employers' group has had to apologise after suggesting some women are paid less than men because they regularly take time off due to their periods. Audio

Some Christchurch house owners are already saying they'll contest the rating value the Government payout is based on. Audio

Meanwhile, the Canterbury Regional Council has gone to the Environment Court, seeking to have the city's urban limit extended. Audio

A Christchurch lawyer says the payout the Government is offering five thousand homeowners in the red zone seems to be a fair deal for most. Audio

The Green Party is accusing a crown research institute of trying to censor a critical report into its genetic engineering research methods. Audio

ACC is expecting a two-point-five-billion dollar surplus this financial year and as a result its levies may go down. Audio

Some banks have announced special lending deals for Christchurch red zone homeowners who accept the government's payout and are looking for another house. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Hundreds of redundancies of defence force workers will begin from next week. Audio

Our reporter Craig Ashworth has been knocking on doors is in the eastern suburb of Bexley, asking red zone home owners what they make of the Government's package. Audio