Checkpoint for Thursday 29 August 2024

5:44 PM.However, Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson is confident that the damage control is working after a turbulant time under Ms Hudson's controversial predecessor Alan Joyce. Australia correspondent… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:31 PM.Sam Cane is back in the All Black number seven jersey to take on the Springboks this weekend in Johannesburg. It's one of only minimal changes to the squad that defeated Argentina 42-10 at Eden Park… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.Darleen Tana's last-ditch legal bid has won her an extra fortnight's breathing time - after her former party agreed to delay the decision over her fate. Audio

5:06 PM.Air New Zealand's profit has taken a massive dive today, the national airline has posted an underlying profit of $222 million dollars to the year ending June, that's a drop of more than half. While… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Other gang members and associates in Auckland are also facing charges and millions of dollars… Read more Audio

4:43 PM.Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40% of their business with new rules preventing the sale of alcohol after 9pm. The new rules will come into effect from December… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.One city watching how Auckland's plan progresses is Christchurch. It's Mayor has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9 PM closing for off-licence liquor outlets and he's been… Read more Audio

4:36 PM.The Paralympics have officially begun with an opening ceremony in Paris this morning and New Zealand's first athletes will be in action in cycling and badminton tonight. Getting to any pinnacle event… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.Thousands of shoppers swarmed the aisles of a massive new Asian supermarket for its opening day in North-west Auckland today. The Foodie Asian store in Westgate, is 3800 square metres in size, which… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.Wine sales are down but it's not our taste for the tipple that is souring. The tough economic conditions that are affecting a lot of businesses - are also having an impact on how we buy our booze… Read more Audio

4:20 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Anna Thomas about reports surfacing of an altercation at a significant military cemetery involving members of Donald Trump's campaign team. Audio

4:07 PM.A debate is blooming in Christchurch on whether or not people should be allowed to pick flowers in public parks. It follows some pretty brazen thefts in the Garden City, of not just flowers but entire… Read more Audio