Checkpoint

She's been accused of scouring the internet to plot terror attacks but the American woman known has 'Jihad Jane' has pleaded not guilty in a Philadelphia court. Audio

The US President Barack Obama is focusing on domestic political realities in deciding to cancel next week's trip to Australia and Indonesia. Audio

It sounds like a trick out of a Harry Potter book but German scientists say they have created a three-dimensional invisibility cloak. Audio

The Labour Party's Justice Spokesperson has launched a members bill which would allow the commerce commison to still take action against financial institutions even when those institutions have made a… Read more Audio

In Melbourne, a Filipino tourist has been released from jail after authorities discovered that what they thought was more than two kilos of amphetamine in her suitcase was actually ice tea. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Sixteen jewelled geckos stolen from Dunedin in an attempt to smuggle them out of the country, have today been returned home. Audio

Hundreds of people have turned out in Christchurch's Latimer square to protest against the closure of a free youth health centre. Audio

Pregnant women are being urged to get flu vaccinations this winter as a study shows those who get swine flu are 13 times more likely to become critically ill. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A doctor has spoken out about why he decided to forge a practising certificate after being suspended by the Medical Council. Audio

The United States President Obama is waging a last-ditch political battle over his healthcare reforms. Audio