Checkpoint

Students from Lynfield College among 900 teams from 56 countries heading to the world robotics championships. William Hooper and Sohail Asyaban speak to Lisa Owen. Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Thailand's standings in the world of trade and manufacturing and a root from India that has spawned a billion dollar industry. Audio

Corrections has been repeatedly breaking the law, effectively putting dozens of men into solitary confinement - some for more than two hundred days, according to a report by the prison inspectorate… Read more Audio

Sydney is on edge with a stabbing at a suburban church last night now declared a terrorism incident. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio

Hockey New Zealand has turned to private owners to help keep the Black Sticks competitive on the international stage. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

The government's cutting the red tape in the early childhood sector, removing the requirement for the Ministry of Education to sign-off on new centres. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio

Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

The Commerce Commission says One NZ has disregarded the safety of vulnerable customers over 111 calls when the power is out, and is taking the company to court. Commerce Commission Telecommunications… Read more Audio

People on Great Barrier Island are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, saying wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Luka Forman reports Audio