Checkpoint

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Unions in New Zealand and Australia are warning new decrees from Fiji's military regime appear to weaken the rights of workers there. Audio

Methven's full year profit has fallen by almost 40 percent, after it lost its largest UK customer and the Christchurch quakes dented demand. Audio

The Crown has rejected a bid by the Far North iwi, Ngati Kahu, to settle its land claims but leave the door open for further redress. Audio

Renewed calls are being made for all dog owners nationwide to be licensed following the two dog attacks on children at the weekend. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions warns some Christchurch workers may be forced to leave the city after the Government's subsidy for employers to keep paying their staff ends tomorrow. Audio

Two Wellington primary schools slated for merger are in a tug of war, with each wanting the other to shift. Audio

The country has recorded its biggest ever monthly trade surplus but exporters are worried by the rise and rise of the dollar. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Dog-lover Steve Porter has moved the earth - literally - to save his Jack Russell terrier, Jessie. Audio

Ngati Whatua hapu says if Crest Energy trys to install turbines in the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour it will send out a flotilla to block it. Audio

The Prime Minister says National will go into this year's election campaign with a new policy on welfare reform. Audio