Checkpoint

Regional mayors say getting rid of some of the country's railway lines will lead to increased congestion on roads. Audio

The town of St George in southern Queensland is preparing for what's being tipped as the area's worst flood in more than 120 years, with the entire population on standby to evacuate. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Surgeons are demanding changes to a plan to introduce a new kind of health worker into public hospitals. Audio

The mother of the Auckland teenager mistakenly killed by police in a high speed chase has made an emotional plea in court saying she can't trust the police to keep her family safe. Audio

The Minister of Finance has no plans to loosen the purse strings, despite an improvement in the latest set of accounts. Audio

All eight men found guilty of conspiring to murder Fiji Army Commander Frank Bainimarama have today received jail terms. Audio

The Red Cross in Uganda has launched an appeal for emergency shelters for the survivors of a series of disastrous mudslides. Audio

Spanish police have arrested three people they say are ringleaders of the so-called Mariposa Botnet, a cyber web which stole credit card and online banking information from more than 12 and a half… Read more Audio

In a bid to secure the support of the European Union, the Greek government has announced more austerity measures to deal with its crippling deficit. Audio

Disaster planning doesn't appear to be a priority for most households, with new figures showing that three quarters of New Zealanders don't have a plan if disaster strikes. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio