Scoop's Selwyn Manning and 5AA Adelaide's Peter Godfrey discuss how a turf-war between two multinational giants has led to a decision to close NZPA – the equivalent to Australia's AAP – placing 42 journalists out of work. The details of when will be announced late this month.

Also, the National-led Government's push to reform New Zealand's intelligence and security laws is drawing controversy. The Prime Minister is refusing to allow submissions and debate on the Bill to be made in public.