Checkpoint

The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that TVNZ breached its collective employment agreement when it axed a number of programmes. E Tu negotiator Michael Wood spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio

Judith Collins has set an ambitious target of seven percent for Defence Force attrition, and she's hoping a pay boost and new gear will help. RNZ political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about a public relations boss at a big Chinese tech company facing backlash for comments targeted at employees. Audio

News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

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

As temperatures plummeted around the country, visual journalist Marika Khabazi spoke to people about what they did to stop the chill setting in. Audio

Despite finishing second on the A-League table the Wellington Phoenix believe they are the underdogs going into the semi-final series against Melbourne Victory. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to… Read more Audio

Security Association CEO Gary Morrison speaks to Lisa Owen about why he wants to see security guards given legal powers to detain alleged offenders. Audio

Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

Kiwi Stu McEwen who lives in Vanuatu and runs an AirBnB speaks to Lisa Owen about the national carrier's liquidation. Audio

For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Read more Audio

Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio