Checkpoint

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has cancelled his trip to New Caledonia as unrest grips the Pacific nation. Worldwatch's Andrew McRae reports Audio

Cricket fans are paying thousands of dollars above the ticket value for key matches at the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup as ticket resellers cash in. The International Cricket Council has released… Read more Audio

Some first year Canterbury University students are hoping a two week trial of serve-yourself mealtimes at a hall of residence will stop them eating into their weekly budgets, and satisfy their hunger… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people if they think the gang task force is the best way to reduce violent crime Audio

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to Lisa Owen about the new national taskforce targeting gangs Audio

The government today announced 153 million dollars over four years for the controversial publicly-funded private schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports Audio

Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen about the police's new national gang unit Audio

A full roster of trained fire and rescue staff at Ohakea airforce base means commercial airline operators can again use it as a back up airport, but it's not available around the clock. Jimmy… Read more Audio

A 100-metre-long suspension bridge has opened on Taranaki Maunga today. Robin Martin reports Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall brings Lisa Owen up to speed on Scott Robertson thoughts after Sam Cane's retirement announcement Audio

Executive Officer at Olives New Zealand, Emma Glover, speaks to Lisa Owen about the skyrocketing price of olive oil Audio