Checkpoint

A forensic scientist says a state house he inspected in Napier was the most contaminated methamphetamine site he'd ever seen. Audio

The United States has just announced it is to start free trade talks with New Zealand. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Heinz baby food company could, and should, have given parents a better warning that it was switching its supplier. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Pakistan's new President Asif Ali Zardari is on his way to the United States leaving behind a hellish scene. Audio

The sharemarket was up 2.2% today and the Kiwi dollar held its ground near 69 US-cents. Audio

There are calls for better protections for the little guy after the failure of a multi-million dollar property development. Audio

Parliament's Privileges Committee is poised to present its report into the $100,000 donation made by Owen Glenn. Audio

A previously unknown piece of work by the composer Mozart has been found in a library in Nantes in the west of France. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Focus On Politics for 19 September 2008 Audio