Checkpoint

Jayant Patel has pleaded"not guilty"to the charges relating to his work at Bundaberg hospital in Queensland between 2003 and 2005. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The pork industry body says rules governing the management of pig shed effluent are so out of date that they should be scrapped. Audio

The Trade Minister says accusations of anti-competitive behaviour in the New Zealand dairy industry are rich coming from American politicians. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

In Shanghai the trial of an Australian mining executive and three of his Chinese colleagues on charges of bribery and commercial espionage is underway. Audio

After hours of debate the US House of Representatives passed the bill 219 votes to 212. Audio

Listening to the last item was Forest and Bird's Advocacy manager Kevin Hackwell. Audio

Seven thousand hectares of protected Conservation land has been earmarked for potential mining by the Government. Audio

Friends and family of a yachtsman who went missing off the East Coast of the North Island ten days ago want the search to be reopened - and to focus further north. Audio

A Havelock North man is being accused by the Crown of helping eight Chinese and Indian overstayers live and work illegally in New Zealand - and profiting from the deals. Audio

The South African government has called for an end to violent street protests over poor living conditions as it marked the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre. Audio