Checkpoint

Human Rights Watch has released a report showing that the number of Afghans civilians killed in air strikes has tripled. Audio

A school scheme that's slashed student smoking by 70 per cent is being picked up by health workers and other schools. Audio

Tens of thousands of Thais are continuing their protests in Bangkok, demanding the Prime Minister step down. Audio

New Zealand is a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) which governs world trade in nuclear components and technology. Audio

Owen Glenn says it was Winston Peters who personally asked him for a donation. Audio

Our correspondent at the tennis, Judy Lessing says it was a return to form for the Swiss Maestro. Audio

Manukau City Council's Rick Walden comments. Audio

Hurricane Ike ripped across the island bringing monster waves and torrential rains. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Chul Jun Cho is accused of murdering Misook Kim in February last year. Audio

National's Housing spokesperson Phil Heatley comments on the new policies. Audio

Chris Carter will appoint a commissioner to run Opononi Area School - after a damning ERO report. Audio