Checkpoint

News from the business sector. Audio

The authorities in Afghanistan have just over two weeks to organize a second round of voting in the presidential election. Audio

Another Act party MP is charging people to come and hear her speak as a Minister at an Act party fundraiser in Christchurch. Audio

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Nelson and Blenheim this afternoon, supporting the Tasman Makos which faces the threat of demotion from rugby's top division next season. Audio

The Labour Party says it's clear the move towards competition has been National's plan all along. Audio

The Government has announced it intends to open up ACC's workplace account to competition, as part of a deal with the ACT Party to support the ACC reform Bill. Audio

It might be time to choose between owning a large dog or driving a large car... that's if you care about your carbon footprint. Audio

A former Waikato primary school principal who collected thousands of dollars for a relief teacher who never taught at the school has been sentenced to 12 months in jail with leave to seek home… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The police have recovered one body and say they do not expect to find two other men alive following the capsizing of a fishing boat on Lake Tekapo in south Canterbury yesterday Audio

Education groups have reacted with dismay over cuts to science, PE and art in primary schools. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio