Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

At the Republican Convention, Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin has roused the faithful with a speech hitting back at her critics. Audio

Our political reporter, Julian Robins has been following developments again today. Audio

The party faces the prospect of a police investigation after the ACT leader Rodney Hide laid a complaint today. Audio

A book which offers girls advice on how to play the didgeridoo has sparked outrage from some Aboringal leaders in Australia. Audio

Millions of Muslims around the world are fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. Audio

Talks have begun on how to reform the UN. Audio

The latest from Eru and the news team. Audio

Britain's Scotland Yard is stepping up it's campaign against knife crime with a graphic advertising blitz. Audio

Spain's Government is offering lump sum payments to foreigners who return to their countries of origin. Audio

Scientists at Otago discovered five years ago that the molecule - dubbed kisspeptin - was critical in kicking off puberty. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio