Checkpoint

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

For the latest news from China we're joined by our correspondent in Beijing, Quentin Sommerville. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

A fixed percentage of petrol and diesel sold by the major oil companies in New Zealand must be biofuel from today. Audio

The police say people are reporting domestic violence more often, pushing up the overall number of violent offences. Audio

Despite a rebound on Wall Street the United States President George Bush is warning of a painful and lasting economic slowdown. Audio

The Department of Conservation is asking hunters to stop a deer hunting practice which could put human lives at risk. Audio

The tense standoff between the U.S. Navy and Somali pirates who hijacked a ship laden has escalated into a deadly shootout. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The PPTA says plans by both Labour and National to keep more young people in school or training is creating nervousness. Audio

Christchurch police are stepping up their enquiry into the disappearance of a woman who has now been missing for a week. Audio

The National Party is accusing the Government of having its head in the sand over the level of violent crime. Audio