Checkpoint

Police investigating an Auckland homicide say they're frustrated at the stonewalling tactics from the people living in the house where the deceased was found. Audio

Scientists from around the world are gathering in Paris for a conference that will take stock of the search for a vaccine against HIV/AIDS. Audio

New research suggests more than a third of gay or bi-sexual school kids have seriously considered suicide. It also shows a high rate of alcohol and drug use. Audio

The Christchurch City Council is fielding criticism over plans to fund a controversial new music conservatorium in the city. Audio

New Zealanders will have the chance to change the way they vote at the next election. Audio

Police in the United States have arrested and charged a scientist with spying. Audio

In what's believed to be a world first, police in Tasmania have used blood taken from a leech to catch one of two men who robbed and attacked an elderly woman in her home eight years ago. Audio

Big Brother-style snooping could be the latest way to fight crime in Whangarei, if a council plan to put webcams in shops goes ahead. Audio

American pressure is mounting on the Afghan President Hamid Karzai to end the political uncertainty in his country by calling a run-off election. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The technology giant Apple has shrugged off the recession with profits surging on demand for its iPhones, laptops and desktop computers. Audio

The Auckland Grammar School boys who took photos of themselves posing with Nazi regalia have apologised and will do work at the Auckland War Memorial Museum to make up for their actions. Audio