Checkpoint for Thursday 27 February 2025

5:41 PM.The live fire incident in the Tasman by Chinese warships has led to an outbreak of political hostilities between the major parties. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

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

5:31 PM.Opponents of a review of InternetNZ's constitution say the not-for profit is setting itself up as internet judge and jury - and they're planning a takeover. But InternetNZ says the review is required… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.156 professionals and 156 amateurs are competing on the two courses at Millbrook Resort. The professional golfers will compete for the New Zealand Open title whilst simultaneously a pairing of one… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.The government will introduce legislation that could see the parlimentary term extended from three years to four. There is a catch though - it will be subject to a referendum. In an announcement… Read more Audio

5:11 PM.Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has expressed his enthusiasm for plans to beef up citizens arrest laws. Some Destiny Church supporters are currently being investigated by police after they stormed… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.There's a large police presence around the seaside Whangarei's suburb of Onerahi, after a shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured. Emergency services located the pair at the… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.A group representing more than 2000 principals is calling on the government to ditch its new school lunch provider and fund schools to deliver their own lunches locally. In a letter to David Seymour… Read more Audio

4:42 PM.It's hoped a new inland port that's opened in Malborough today will speed up the region's ability to export wine overseas. Malborough is the country's largest wine producing region and the facility… Read more Audio

4:34 PM.It wouldn't be a summer festival without ducking off to the food trucks for a feed, and Te Matatini is no different. Although in Ngamotu this week you're more likely to see hangi, paua fritters and… Read more Audio

4:27 PM.Another of the country's top rugby coaches is heading off-shore. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a gig with Munster. Sports reporter Jonty… Read more Audio

4:22 PM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters is en route to South Korea following his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi overnight. The Foreign Minister said he didn't seek any explanations about China's… Read more Audio

4:13 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his way to the White House and some government agencies being in line for the chopping block… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Some students are being served Wattie's ready to eat frozen fish pie meals, that can be be bought straight from the supermarket freezer. It comes as the Principal's Federation calls for the government… Read more Audio