Checkpoint

A new study has found women are putting themselves at risk by embarking on plastic surgery in secret and before getting all the answers. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Argentine foreign minister has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Buenos Aires for a meeting in the midst of a trade row between the two countries. Audio

A group of Christians and the Victoria Police have found themselves caught up in an argument over the right to freedom of religious expression. Audio

We cross to the UK now and our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Tertiary Education Commission is taking a closer look at 12 industry training organisations following accusations of claiming cash for trainees who don't exist. Audio

Complaints about charities have more than doubled in one year, according to the commission set up to monitor the sector. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Anti-government protestors in Thailand have cancelled a planned march in no-go zones to avert possible clashes with security forces. Audio

Aucklanders could have their food and garden waste picked up separately from the kerb as the region looks at how it can cut down the rubbish pile under the new super city. Audio

In the United States some of Barack Obama's supporters who had high expectations of his presidency are starting to run out of patience. Audio