Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The parents of missing two-year-old, Aisling Symes, say the past few days have been the most harrowing of their lives. Audio

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii has now cancelled its regional watches and warnings. Audio

There's been panic in the Pacific after two large earthquakes dubbed a 'double event' struck in quick sucession off Vanuatu. Audio

Germany's most popular women's magazine has banned the use of images of professional models on their pages. Audio

What's been billed as the country's greenest supermarket has opened its doors on the outskirts of Christchurch. Audio

The Stroke Foundation is warning that a far greater number of New Zealanders are at risk from high blood pressure than previously thought. Audio

Yesterday's surprise rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia has spurred confidence around the world that the global economy might be on the mend. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Agencies providing aid for Samoa are being brought together to coordinate their efforts. Audio

The United States President Barack Obama has held one of a series of key meetings on whether or not to send more troops to Afghanistan. Audio

Housing New Zealand claims it's acted within the law in trying to evict a group of Lower Hutt women with Mongrel Mob connections from their state houses. Audio