Checkpoint

The Government has rejected a key part of the Maori Party's flagship Whanau Ora policy saying the billion dollar plan to help families with multiple problems will NOT be run by an independent trust. Audio

A 13 year old Invercargill boy is being held in a secure Child Youth and Family facility after admitting he critically injured a crying baby girl when he picked her up and shook her. Audio

The public may soon be able to invest in Fonterra, Forensic work continues at house in Hokitika, Call for cheaper after hours care for Porirua children. Audio

Nigeria's acting president Goodluck Jonathan has sworn-in the members of his new cabinet. Audio

In Australia a national survey of attitudes towards domestic violence has found that one in five people thinks it's excusable if the attacker lost control or later regrets it. Audio

UK voters will be heading to the polls on May the 6th and the Conservatives are billing it as the most important election of a generation. Audio

Egyptian activists demanding political reforms have clashed with police in central Cairo. Audio

The international human rights organisation Human Rights Watch has called on the Peruvian government to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of six civilians by police. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Solicitor-General says the crown will consider seeking one-point-one million dollars in damages from three activists aquitted of intentionally damaging the cover of the Waihopai satellite dish. Audio

The first meeting of the New Zealand-led global alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases has kicked off, with Russia joining up and bringing the total number of countries involved to 29. Audio

A day before Sri Lanka's general election protesters are rallying to demand the release of the main opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka. Audio