Checkpoint for Wednesday 22 January 2020
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Ancient volcanic rock transformed into New Plymouth sculpture
5:50 PM.Tonnes of ancient volcanic rock are being transformed into works of fine art on New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway. Twenty-seven artists - including three from overseas - have set up camp on the popular… Read more Audio
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Tree stump nearly kills driver, no WorkSafe investigation
5:09 PM.A Tasman woman who came within inches of being killed after a digger dropped a massive tree stump onto her truck is outraged that WorkSafe will not investigate the accident.
Pamela Coleman was… Read more Video, Audio
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Ihumātao: Kiingitanga flag lowered, resolution expected soon
5:15 PM.The Kingiitanga flag is no longer flying at Ihumātao, but the symbolic gesture isn't the end of the long-running land dispute.
There has been pressure on the government to come to a resolution before… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ must prepare to tackle spreading Wuhan virus - specialist
5:20 PM.An outbreak specialist says New Zealand needs to be thinking hard about its toolkit to tackle the deadly coronavirus that has so far taken six lives.
More than 440 people have been infected across… Read more Audio
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Summer access fee planned for Remarkables ski field road
5:24 PM.A major South Island ski operator plans to install a barrier and charge people to access the popular road to the Remarkables ski area near Queenstown during summer.
NZSki, which maintains the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 January 2020
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Greens concerned as RocketLab launches for US military agency
5:37 PM.The Greens want the government to take a tougher line on firing cargo into space - or so-called payloads - for foreign interests ahead of Rocket Lab's launch for a US military agency in charge of US… Read more Audio
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Controversial US dog trainer defies petition to bar NZ entry
5:42 PM.A controversial American dog trainer says he's still coming to New Zealand to run a seminar despite a petition against his entry to the country.
Dog behaviourists and trainers don't want Jeff Gellman… Read more Audio
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Porirua earthquake simulation to help hillside homes
5:45 PM.There are hopes an earthquake simulation in Porirua might result in homes being better prepared for a big shake. Houses on Christchurch's Port Hills suffered more damage than houses in other areas… Read more Video, Audio
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Epic bike ride protest to Parliament stalled by security
6:12 PM.A couple's epic tandem cycle from Dunedin to Parliament to call for increased Pharmac funding has been marred at the final hurdle, with a confrontation with Parliament security.
Julian and Camilla… Read more Video, Audio
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HelloFresh customers charged despite holiday cancellations
6:16 PM.Customers of a meal subscription service, HelloFresh, have been left with a sour taste in their mouths after being charged for deliveries they say they cancelled.
Families say they had to throw out… Read more Audio
