Checkpoint

One of the country's worst repeat drink-drivers has been sent to prison for 16-months. Audio

One of the biggest reasons children aren't immunised in this country is because parents are scared. Audio

Maori in Hawke's Bay say the Government's proposal that no one can or should own the foreshore or seabed, is totally unacceptable and slightly deceitful. Audio

The day after the United States President wound up his nuclear security summit, the Pentagon has delivered a stark warning about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Audio

Thousands of rescuers are heading into the Chinese province of Qinghai where the death toll has risen to 617 following yesterday's 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Audio

The young New Zealand surfer Sarah Mason has caused a major upset at the World Women's Tour competition in New Plymouth. Audio

Road safety campaigners are worried lots of fifteen year olds will rush to get their drivers licenses, before the age is raised to 16. Audio

A resurgence in manufacturing activity has yet to flow through to more jobs in the sector. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

New Zealand has a culture of work place bullying, with reported levels amongst the worst in the world. Audio

Scientists at Newcastle University in northern England have announced that they've successfully created embryos containing DNA from three people, a man and two women. Audio

About 250 patients have been taken off the list for ultrasounds and sent back to their GPs as Whanganui hospital struggles to cope with demand. Audio