Checkpoint for Monday 17 January 2011

5:55 PM.In Melbourne, the Australian Open is now underway, with the world tennis number one, Rafael Nadal, hunting his fourth consecutive grand slam title. Audio

5:50 PM.A study from the University of Otago has found drinking milk as part of a school programme may help to reduce the risk of bowel cancer later in life. Audio

5:45 PM.A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well. Audio

5:40 PM.The controversial demolition of three historic houses in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers is set to go ahead after Council attempts to reach an agreement with the developer failed. Audio

5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:25 PM.The story of the social media network, Facebook, has taken honours at the Golden Globe Awards, which wound up a short time ago at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Audio

5:23 PM.A University of Auckland education professor says schools and parents should have full confidence in the NCEA qualification, despite a high profile school dumping it at Year 11 level. Audio

5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:15 PM.The Government says it agrees improvements to maternity care are needed and changes are under way. Audio

5:10 PM.As the massive clean-up continues following the floods in Queensland, the focus is shifting to Victoria. Audio

5:05 PM.The deadline has expired for the Pike River Coal mine receivers to decide their next move - with no word yet on whether they've gone with their preferrerd option of sealing the West Coast mine… Read more Audio

5:00 PM.Decision by Pike River receivers awaited;Towns in Victoria prepare for flooding;Changes to maternity system recommended;Professor endorses full confidence in NCEA qualification;Golden Globe Award… Read more Audio