Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Complex regulations are being blamed for a chain of events that led to one firefighter being killed. Audio

The family of south Auckland woman Folole Muliaga wants to sue Mercury Energy and the Counties Manukau District Health Board. Audio

The National Party leader John Key says he mishandled what he told the public about shares he held in Tranz Rail. Audio

Miners in Lesotho have discovered a huge gem stone. Audio

The big winners included the cable TV series, Mad Men which won best drama. Audio

In the Javanese town of Solo many Muslims are choosing to break their fast at a church. Audio

Sri Lanka's police have registered thousands of people, almost all Tamils. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Israeli President Shimon Peres has held talks with parliamentary factions on the formation of a new coalition government. Audio

South Africa will appoint a caretaker leader later today, after President Thabo Mbeki resigned. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio