Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Being holed up in an embassy in Honduras hasn't stopped its ousted president from speaking to the UN General Assembly. Audio

The Government says a shakeup in the funding for rural broadband is required if it's to achieve its target of rolling out faster internet across the country in the next six years. Audio

Waikato Police are still searching for an escaped inmate they say is dangerous and should not be approached. Audio

Thousands of people have celebrated the life of Sir Howard Morrison at his funeral in Rotorua. Audio

A light plane has crashed on Great Barrier Island, injuring a pilot and a passenger. Audio

A Sydney hospital where a body was left to decompose in a room for four days says human error was to blame. Audio

Some economists are picking a shortage of new houses could help to boost the recovery in house prices over the next year. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Wellington Rugby Union will aggressively target ticket profiteers, trying to on-sell tickets to the rugby sevens tournament in February next year. Audio

The government has increased the commerical fishing limit for hoki for the first time in 13 years - despite recent questions about its sustainability. Audio

Farmers are taking a wait and see approach to the government's plans to bring broadband to the countryside saying there are still a number of unanswered questions. Audio