Checkpoint

New figures from Australia show the country is continuing to defy the global downturn with 2-hundred and 50-thousand fewer people now expected to lose their jobs. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The Midwifery Council isn't ruling out reaching a resolution with Massey University, which has decided to dump its midwifery degree in response to new teaching rules. Audio

The head of Fiji's law society says it's too late for Fiji's chief justice to be standing up for the country's judiciary. Audio

Aucklanders who work for local bodies in frontline jobs at libraries, pools, parks or who look after key infrastructure such as drains have been told their jobs are safe in the move to the super city.

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, has flown into New Zealand for a four day tour, and will present awards as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards scheme. Audio

The Government's being criticised for failing to properly publicise sweeping changes to road rules that came into force yesterday. Audio

Thousands of convicted drink drivers are now entitled to a refund from the Ministry of Justice thanks to a successful appeal by a Christchurch man. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Prime Minister says he won't act to stop his ministers using taxpayer funds to pay for their spouses and girlfriends to accompany them on overseas trips. Audio

Renewed fears about the US financial sector have weighed on equity markets and pushed down the New Zealand dollar. Audio

Authorities in Australia are fighting a massive fire on an oil rig off the country's west coast. Audio