Checkpoint

Julian Robbins is in the debating chamber, waiting for the Budget speech to begin. Audio

If everything goes according to plan the permanent population of the International Space Station is about to double from three to six. Audio

The police in Auckland have given a demonstration of how to break into cars, as an example of how easy it is for thieves. Audio

For the first time, an Hispanic-American has been selected to sit on the highest court in the US. Audio

California's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on gay marriage backing a decision by voters last November that defined marriage as between one man and one woman. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Local media say the explosion in Lahore has killed at least ten people and wounded 80, many are buried in the rubble. Audio

The Law Society today dismissed as bad law the 'three strikes' sentencing proposal, and warned it could put potential witnesses at risk. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The English football giants and FA Cup finalists Everton are helping to create New Zealand's first ever Premier League affiliated youth academy. Audio

A string of massive power pylons stretching from South Waikato to Auckland looks set to become a reality, with a draft decision approving resource consents for the seven hundred million dollar… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio