Checkpoint

Fur babies are getting an actual taste of birthday celebrations thanks to a Dunedin Baker. Pawsome Treats specialises in cakes for cats and dogs. Owner and baker, Toni King spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a potential ban on smart glasses in government buildings, as well as the Australian athlete at the centre of the Hyrox soiling saga issuing an apology.

The Government has today touted the success of new anti-stalking laws, saying 140 people have been charged and nearly 1000 given warnings. But RNZ can reveal that none of those prosecuted in court have been convicted. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Tauranga teenager is calling on the government to set up a youth advisory committee to give young people more of a say in decisions that affect their lives. It comes after 15-year-old Otumoetai College student Liam Howard surveyed his peers about the proposed social media ban for under sixteens and got almost 600 responses. Fifteen-year-old Liam Howard spoke to Lisa Owen.

Music-lovers' excitement about Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival has been amplified now that line-up has finally been revealed. Superstar Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and Amercian rockers Kings of Leon will headline the two-date event in Hagley Park next February. Electric Avenue is so popular it's website crashed following this morning's announcement. Adam Burns reports.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese Government unveiling contentious cuts to the country's immigration intake.

They are set to play at the home of New Zealand rugby, but for so many Warriors, there was only ever one code calling. The side has been forced to move their semi-final fixture against the Knights this Sunday to Eden Park, a ground synonymous with rugby union, in order to accomodate the high demand for tickets. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer has been kicked out of parliament for using the c-word. The outburst appears to have been aimed at the assistant speaker. MPs had been debating the move on orders legislation.

Education officials should have reviewed Tom Phillips' approval to home school his children after he disappeared with them the first time, according to an inquiry into the saga. Phillips was not required to provide any information about his qualifications or criminal record. Government Liaison for the National Council of Home Educators, Cynthia Hancox spoke to Lisa Owen.