Checkpoint

A study which found that some people can detect tiny amounts of fatty acids in food could hold the key to reducing obesity. Audio

The sister of a rest-home patient who's been missing for nearly three weeks, says she's upset and disappointed he was able to leave the home when staff knew he had dementia. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The 82nd Academy Awards are just wrapping up in Los Angeles with the film the Hurt Locker talking out Best Picture. Audio

Civil Defence authorities in Hawkes Bay have lifted an alert sparked by huge sea swells, but are warning residents may again be asked to evacuate coastal areas overnight. Audio

The Afghan President Hamid Karzai has visited the former Taliban stronghold of Marjah for the first time since it was retaken in a major offensive last month. Audio

Pakistani security officials claim they've captured an American al Qaeda spokesman wanted in the United States for treason. Audio

Orion New Zealand is investigating who's liable for damage caused when a tree fell on a power line in Banks Peninsula causing a major power surge. Audio

A Christchurch man who stole childrens' presents in the early hours of Christmas morning has been jailed for two years and five months. Audio

The Far North District Council is reinstating its drought alert because water levels have reached dangerously low levels again despite recent rain and people conserving the supply. Audio

A massive clean up is in full swing after a weekend of wild weather in Victoria. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio