Checkpoint for Friday 1 August 2025

5:53 PM.One of the country's most well-known tourism ventures is marking a major milestone today. Ngai Tahu Tourism say the Shotover Jet's 60th birthday is more than a commercial success story, it's the… Read more Audio

5:47 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about nurses in the UK threatening strike action over pay, as well as airlines calling for an overhaul of air traffic control… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:31 PM.A Dunedin schoolgirl has annihilated her rivals to walk away a winner at a golf tournament in Northern Ireland. Nine-year-old Joanna Ke lifted the trophy for her age-group at the world Champion of… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.Two major honey producers have been stung by a soft market. King Honey and its parent company are liquidation, while Settlers Honey of Whanganui has gone into receivership. Taupo-based King Honey that… Read more Audio

5:13 PM.An intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council following the death of a two-month-old baby who was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage. RNZ earlier revealed Bellamere Arwyn… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.The visual effects industry is warning without bigger tax breaks for the film industry New Zealand will loose major opportunities and highly specialised workers. Weta FX is considering axing a hundred… Read more Audio

4:54 PM.What food did Paddington Bear have with him when he arrived in England? Which teacher in Harry Potter can turn herself into a cat? A group of four bright young minds from Palmerston North are… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.New World is denying allegations it's passing over workers who lost their jobs after a fire destroyed a flagship store in supermarket. 189 people employed at the Victoria Park supermarket get their… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.The government had promised to push back on the 15% tariff on New Zealand exports to the United States. The White House revised a swathe of rates today, lifting New Zealand's tariff from 10 to 15%… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.An injury stricken Warriors will try to shake off the cobwebs when they take on the Dolphins at home tonight.The game comes off the back of a disappointing loss to the Gold Coast Titans last week who… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.Thousands of New Zealanders now have accounts on investment platforms like Sharesies worth more than $1 million. People have told RNZ the growth has been noticeable in recent years. Money… Read more Audio

4:15 PM.Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about US tarrifs in some Asian countries decreasing, while NZ was hit with a shock 5% increase. Audio

4:06 PM.An advertisement from an Australian company that specialises in overseas travel for medical and cosmetic procedure has sparked some debate, reading "You look better bald ...said no-one ever". There… Read more Audio