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Checkpoint for Monday 27 June 2022
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Drug experts urge better prevention as Fentanyl appears in NZ
5:07 PM.The drug behind the deaths of more than 100,000 people in the US last year is now thought to be behind 12 overdoses in Wairarapa at the weekend.
The United Nations has described Fentanyl as one of… Read more Audio
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Drug Detection Agency on fentanyl overdoses
5:11 PM.Drug Detection Agency chief operating officer Glenn Dobson talks to Nick Truebridge about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl in New Zealand.
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Luxon pledges abortion law won't change under National govt
5:15 PM.National's leader Christopher Luxon insists all his MPs are on the same page when it comes to abortion law reform, promising a future government led by him won't make any changes.
But one of his most… Read more Audio
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Rugby: Covid hits All Blacks ahead of Ireland match
5:19 PM.A Covid outbreak has sought to sabotage the All Blacks build up to their first of the year against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday night.
Coach Ian Foster and two of his assistants John Plumtree and… Read more Video, Audio
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GPs, chemists expect surge for kids' free flu vaccine
5:25 PM.GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.
From Friday, children… Read more Audio
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GP shortage: Concern at clinic under-resourcing - Dr Bryan Betty
5:29 PM.GP clinics opened their doors for free visits over the weekend, funded by the DHBs in Auckland and Wellington.
While it's taking some of the strain from overloaded emergency departments, it means GPs… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Monday 27 June 2022
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6308550613112 Video, Audio
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What do rising interest rates mean for banks?
5:38 PM.Banks are filling their pockets with the increase in interest rates and the time taken to pay off a mortgage is blowing out.
A KiwiSaver fund manager says banks are doubling their margins on floating… Read more Video, Audio
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Defence comes out swinging in NZ First Foundation trial
5:43 PM.The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.
Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Read more Audio
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Chris Darby welcomes review to bring Fullers Waiheke ferry under regulation
5:47 PM.Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.
The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Read more Video, Audio
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Surprises in Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games squad
5:53 PM.Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.
The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Read more Audio
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Union calls for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences
5:56 PM.A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.
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