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Checkpoint for Tuesday 8 March 2022
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Supermarket probe shows problems, but no shake-up yet
5:07 PM.Muted competition and inflated profits, but the Commerce Commission has resisted the temptation for major changes to the grocery market.
In its final report, the commission has found competition in… Read more Audio
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Consumer Affairs Minister on supermarket problems
5:11 PM.Minister of Consumer Affairs David Clark talks to Lisa Owen about the lack of competition and inflated prices in New Zealand supermarkets.
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More struggle as petrol prices continue to rise
5:18 PM.Petrol thefts are on the rise as more motorists struggle with pain at the pump. Prices are increasing across the country, with $3/litre now the norm at many stations.
Electric vehicle owners are… Read more Audio
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Ukraine civilians killed as Russian invasion goes on
5:23 PM.French President Emmanuel Macron has accused his Russian counterpart of moral cynicism as the invasion of Ukraine enters its 12th day.
Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on plans to establish… Read more Audio
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Ukrainian in Dunedin urges govt to let family come to NZ
5:25 PM.Ukrainians in NZ are appealing for the government to grant war refugees and family members immediate safe haven in NZ.
The government today announced an automatic 12 month visa extension for… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 8 March
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland house values up 34 percent on average
5:39 PM.Auckland homeowners have confirmation today they're sitting on a gold mine with property valuations up 34 percent on average.
Suburbs in Auckland's south and west, as well as Great Barrier Island… Read more Video, Audio
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Weather still wreaking havoc in NSW, Sydney inundated
5:44 PM.The wild weather that has been causing havoc in eastern Australia seems to have stalled over Greater Sydney, which is under the 17th day of a torrential downpour. with more days forecast.
Evacuation… Read more Video, Audio
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Critical health staff with Omicron can now return to Covid ward
5:48 PM.Critical health staff who are infected with Omicron can now return to work on Covid wards.
Infected staff who work in other hospital departments can also come back to work earlier - on day six if… Read more Audio
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New bylaw raises New Plymouth dog owners' hackles
5:55 PM.A proposed new dog bylaw in New Plymouth has got canine lovers' in a spin.
The council wants to ban off-leash dogs from sections of Onuku Taipari - currently the only city beach where dogs can roam… Read more Video, Audio
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Immigration Minister on Ukraine refugees for NZ
6:06 PM.It's been two years since New Zealand last fulfilled its refugee quota of 1500 people.
So with so many Ukrainians displaced, how easy would it be for New Zealand to offer a safe haven to refugees… Read more Video, Audio
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Tepid response from NZ Ukrainians on govt's Russia sanctions
6:14 PM.Ukrainans in New Zealand are giving the government's sanctions plan a lukewarm response.
While they say it's a good step - some think it's come too late.
Katie Doyle reports. Read more Audio
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Cleaning up Parliament after the protest - one week on
6:18 PM.It's been almost a week since the anti-mandate protesters were cleared off Parliament's lawn and the surrounding streets.
Since then, there's been a massive clean up job underway to return the area… Read more Video, Audio
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White Ferns back on track in Cricket World Cup
6:22 PM.The White Ferns are back on track at the Cricket World Cup, but not everyone is happy.
After a shock first-up loss to the West Indies - the hosts easily beat Bangladesh in a rain-affected match in… Read more Video, Audio