Checkpoint

The New Zealand Rugby Union has shelved plans to cut back the first division from 14 to 10 teams next season, to the relief of Northland, Counties-Manukau, Manawatu and Tasman who were facing the axe… Read more Audio

With thousands of government officials, climate change scientists and campaigners in Copenhagen, some are pointing to the carbon emissions produced by the climate change talks themselves. Audio

British Chancellor Alistair Darling has unveiled a tax on bankers' bonuses as part of his government's pre-budget report. Audio

The Christchurch City Council has voted to allow the city's largest skate park to be extended, with councillors saying fears over graffiti and vandalism can be addressed. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

An Australian health body has lifted the ban on the transplantation of animal organs into humans. Audio

Plans for a $28 million performing arts venue for Nelson have been dropped by the Nelson City Council because of a groundswell of public opposition. Audio

The number of young people dying on New Zealand roads is nearly double that of Australia, according to the latest statstics from the Ministry of Transport. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

NZQA is being accused of undermining Te Reo Maori by delivering a language exam in English as well as Maori. Audio

Senior staff at Southland Hospital have written an open letter opposing the merger of the Otago and Southland District Health Boards. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio