Checkpoint

One big change in the public sector shakeup announced today is the merger of the Education Review Office and the Qualifications Authority. Audio

Upheaval is looming for several health agencies, as the Government continues cutting back-office bureaucracy. Audio

MAF's investigations into a baby formula manufacturer have found it IS in fact complying with strict food safety rules. Audio

Shoppers will be forced to pay cash from tomorrow at hundreds of stores which are losing their outdated eftpos terminals. Audio

Plans to build a multi-billion dollar rail tunnel through downtown Auckland have been rejected by the Government. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Prison reformers says giving inmates carrot sticks and encouraging them to sing are amusing ways to get them to quit smoking. Audio

We've just had the warmest May since records began in 1909. Audio

The Government's taken another step to rein in public spending, and cut the number of state agencies. Audio

Hundreds of jobs are in the balance in Canterbury and Taranaki with two companies in trouble. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio