Checkpoint

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 infrastructure.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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 Champions tournament - with an eight shot advantage over the second place getter. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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 packs manuka owes $7.7 million to the bank and an additional $5.6 million to secured creditors but will continue to trade. Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos spoke to Lisa Owen.

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 Duncan died at Starship Hospital on July the 19th. The two-month-old was allegedly given an adult dose of phosphate by a Manawatu pharmacy. A Coroner's preliminary opinion is she died from phosphate toxicity. Reporter Sam Sherwood spoke to Lisa Owen.

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 jobs. It said various factors are driving the decision including unexpected project delays due to finance, the long-tail of the pandemic, strikes, and challenges in the global entertainment industry. Executive director of the Visual Effects Guild, Bree Loverich spoke to Lisa Owen.

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 preparing to answer questions like this at the World Kids Lit Quiz in Johannesburg, South Africa. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

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 last pay cheque on Monday. Foodstuffs said it was optimistic about finding jobs for the workers at a new store in Point Chevalier but Workers First Union said that of the 80 positions on offer at the new store only half are being filled with staff from Victoria Park. It's also raised concerns about older and disabled workers missing out on positions. Organiser with Workers First Union, Jas Giri spoke to Lisa Owen.

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%. Trade Minister Todd McClay said the jump is a real concern for exporters who can only absorb or pass on so much of the additional costs. Both he and Finance Minister Nicola Willis took questions this afternoon. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there and spoke to Lisa Owen.

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 are currently second-to-last on the NRL table. While the Warriors are still in the top four, a loss could be a major hit for the team's championship ambitions. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.