Checkpoint

The minor political parties are furious a televised leaders debate has been cancelled. Audio

The visiting South Australia Premier Mike Rann says his controversial new laws banning gangs may not work. Audio

It's taken days of marathon meetings but politicians in the United States now think they've struck a deal. Audio

The turmoil in global financial markets has blown a cold wind through the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Audio

Paul McCartney in Israel. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Focus On Politics For 26 September 2008. Audio

Behind the scenes footage of the actor Marilyn Monroe on the set of 'Some Like It Hot' has sold for just over $21 thousand. Audio

World leaders and philanthropists are meeting at the United Nations, to discuss ambitious targets to end world poverty by 2015. Audio

The Australian PM Kevin Rudd told world leaders to get their financial systems in order as he addressed the United Nations. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The awards ceremony for the 2008 World of Wearable Arts is tonight. Audio