Checkpoint

The food company Heinz is moving its production from Australia to New Zealand, but is warning the restructuring will only create a handful of jobs in Hawke's Bay. Audio

A veteran merchant banker is warning New Zealand has just 18 months to prove itself or China will give up on our economy. Beijing based David Mahon says officials there are saying this country doesn't… Read more Audio

Chinese frustration with NZ rising - banker;Heinz shifts some production to New Zealand;Credit ratings agency downgrades banks;Go ahead for country's largest wind-farm;Aucklanders who haven't prepared… Read more Audio

Seven earthquake experts in Italy are to stand trial for manslaughter for failing to warn the public about a deadly earthquake. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Now this new story from the "robots are taking over the world" file. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has made major gains this afternoon. Audio

Mainfreight says a recovery in world freight volumes has helped its underlying profit to climb by almost a quarter. Audio

Area schools say their existing funding is inadequate to meet special demands such as having to pay relief teachers to travel long distances to and from class. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work. Audio