Checkpoint

The best of Checkpoint. Audio

The discovery of two ancient skeletons in South Africa has sparked a furious debate among anthropologists about whether or not the remains represent a new species of ancient humans. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

One of the Maori Party's key policy goals is becoming a reality, with Tariana Turia named as the Whanau Ora Minister this week, and a group named to run the controversial new programme. It's being… Read more Audio

The Governor of Alabama is trying to crack down on electronic bingo, saying the slot machines are essentially pokies and illegal under state law. Audio

Scientists researching the link between UV radiation and vitamin D levels say early results suggest that in winter those in the south of the country are getting less than their required daily vitamin… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The former Chief Justice of the Family Court in Australia has challenged politicians to come up with new laws to crackdown on cyber bullying. Audio

People living in some of the North's drought stricken regions are finding the dry conditions are wrecking havoc on their gardens. Audio

Christchurch City Councillors have voted to extend a proposed bylaw that bans boy racers from cruising in parts of the city. Audio

Some two hundred people are now feared to have been buried by a landslide in Rio de Janeiro, following the heaviest rains in decades. Audio