Checkpoint

Aborignial elders are hoping a revolutionary programme will help keep young offenders out of jail. Audio

In Tonga hundreds of desperate relatives are angry and demanding answers, waiting for news of those missing at sea. Audio

Somalia's Al Qaeda-inspired al-Shabaab insurgent group has denied any connection with the men charged with plotting to carry out a suicide attack on a Sydney army base. Audio

One of Auckland's most popular, but notoriously dangerous, streets is about to become a go-slow-zone. Audio

Scientists at the World Health Organisation say the first batches of a new vaccine to protect against swine flu will be ready for use in some countries as early as next month. Audio

Pacific leaders have agreed to push ahead with regional free trade talks, although Fiji won't have a seat at the table. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Work and Income is getting 303 more front line staff as the number of people on the unemployment benefit tips over 55,000. Audio

One in five public hospital medical consultants are suffering from burnout, according to research published today. Audio

An airforce Hercules will leave for Tonga shortly (6pm) with a navy dive team on board as the focus of the ferry sinking now turns to the recovery of those trapped inside the vessel. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Rotorua Airport is going trans-Tasman, with Air New Zealand beginning twice-weekly flights to Sydney in time for Christmas. Audio