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Checkpoint for Tuesday 9 November 2021
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Self-styled freedom fighters, antivaxers in protest at Parliament
5:06 PM.Angry scenes have arrived at the door of democracy in the capital today, with thousands of protesters marching to Parliament.
Their motive was unclear - some angry at lockdowns, the vaccine and… Read more Video, Audio
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Connor Whitehead's dad speaks out on 'senseless murder'
5:11 PM.On Tuesday afternoon the father of slain teenager Connor Whitehead has held an emotional press conference and appealed for a person involved in his son's death to hand themselves in.
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Vaccine-hesitant teachers causing headaches for principals
5:15 PM.Vaccination-resistant teachers are creating headaches for principals as the deadline for the government's vaccination mandate draws nearer.
They are figuring out how to cover classes on Tuesday when… Read more Audio
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Stuart Nash details govt plan to underwrite summer festivals
5:19 PM.The government could be footing a $200 million bill if Covid kills the summer festival season.
The government has announced a safety net for the sector, underwriting 90 percent of unrecoverable costs… Read more Video, Audio
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Addington Cup Day: Spectator ban doesn't stop the party
5:27 PM.The biggest party of the year in Christchurch is still happening today, despite a ban on spectators at Addington Raceway. Covid rules limiting large crowds meant just 1200 members, trainers and… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 9 November 2021
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6281044303001 Video, Audio
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Air NZ preparing for summer holiday flights ahead of govt border restriction announcement
5:36 PM.Air NZ estimates it could take up to six weeks to prepare to fly New Zealanders to their chosen Christmas destinations, so it needs a border call urgently.
Customers aged 12 or over will also need to… Read more Video, Audio
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Community reaction to teachers not getting vaccinated at King Country school
5:43 PM.The Ruapehu District Mayor is bitterly disappointed that teachers at a small rural school in his region are refusing to get vaccinated.
Matiere School in King Country has a staff of three teachers… Read more Audio
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Twizel gardener using pedal power to compost town food scraps
5:48 PM.In Twizel one woman is using pedal power to turn food scraps into compost.
Coraline Scully has set up Twizel's compost bike - a free service to collect people's food scraps and divert them from… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland shops ask for patience as new level rules begin
5:51 PM.Auckland retailers are asking customers to be patient tomorrow as they work out the new alert levels rules on the job.
The city moves to level 3 step 2 on Wednesday - allowing shops to reopen with… Read more Video, Audio
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One year after Napier floods, some have not returned home
5:56 PM.A year ago today, a weather bomb ripped through Napier, leaving a flood in its wake.
Nearly 600 properties were damaged, with over 100 left uninhabitable.
Almost 200 people had to leave their homes… Read more Audio
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Rhythm & Vines founder welcomes govt help
6:07 PM.Rhythm & Vines festival founder Hamish Pinkham is welcoming the government's plan to underwrite summer festivals that may face cancellations or postponements due to Covid restrictions.
He told Checkp… Read more Video, Audio
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Vaccine certificate or negative test for Air NZ flights in new rules
6:14 PM.A health expert wants Air New Zealand to go a step further and implement a no jab, no fly rule domestically.
The airline's announced travellers who are 12 and over will need to show proof of… Read more Audio
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Health system struggling with Covid home isolation cases
6:17 PM.An Aucklander with Covid-19 has confined herself to a caravan in her backyard, and says she feels abandoned by health authorities.
About 2,000 people with the virus are isolating at home and those… Read more Audio
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'Stay angry' Obama urges young people at COP26
6:21 PM.Barack Obama stole the show at COP26 today, but New Zealand has been given the crucial task of making sure countries' pledges and reduction efforts are not all just hot air.
The fate of island… Read more Audio
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