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Body: On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it could be a tough winter after the country narrowly avoided a power cut on Friday morning, two new Lord Of The Rings films have been announced, former head of South Pacific pictures John Barnett shares the details, and Melbourne based Phoenix fans are gearing up for the A-League semi-final against the Victory.

The Wellington Phoenix begin their A League finals campaign on Sunday, taking on Melbourne Victory in Melbourne in the first leg of their semi-final. Wellington Phoenix Melbourne supporters group leader Clarke Boswell spoke to Ben Strang.

More than 20 years after the original trilogy was released, it's been announced two more Lord of the Rings films will be made and filmed here in New Zealand. Former head of South Pacific Pictures John Barnett spoke to Ben Strang.

News from the rural farming sector.

Four years after last playing for Black Caps, big hitting left hander Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Midday Business News for 10 May 2024