Checkpoint

US financial markets have been buoyed by a plan to create a facility to write off the bad debt currently crippling US banking. Audio

The Reserve Bank has followed other central banks by offering to make more money available to lenders. Audio

What looks like a dictionary, works like a dictionary - but is not a dictionary? Audio

The BBC's arts correspondent Lawrence Pollard looks at the world of literary sequels. Audio

Rising food prices and reliance on imported foods has forced people living in Pacific countries to rethink thier lifestyle. Audio

The British government's ordered a review of intelligence it gathered in the run-up to a deadly bomb attack in North Ireland. Audio

Another update from the Waatea team. Audio

America says the attack has stiffened its resolve to fight terrorism and has laid the blame on al-qaeda. Audio

Chinese officials continue to deal with the aftermath of more than 6000 babies falling ill and two dying. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Department of Conservation is being criticised by a marketing expert. Audio

The company says sales have decreased significantly, and it's no longer viable to keep manufacturing the products. Audio