Checkpoint for Tuesday 28 June 2022
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'Broken soul': Patient's spirits sink as lengthy wait for surgery drags on
5:07 PM.The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.
This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Read more Audio
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Transpower asks power companies to boost electricity supply
5:12 PM.Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.
The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Read more Video, Audio
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Human Rights Commission warns schools over sexual orientation discrimination
5:15 PM.The Human Rights Commission is warning schools they cannot refuse to enrol students or discriminate against them because of their sexual orientation or family status.
In a statement, the Commission… Read more Video, Audio
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Family First loses charitable status in Supreme Court decision
5:25 PM.The Supreme Court has ruled Family First does not qualify for charitable status, saying the group's work does not fit the description.
The lobby group, which advocates conservative values, was… Read more Audio
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Ardern in Europe: Details from Prime Minister's first day
5:28 PM.The Prime Minister kicks off the first day of her whirlwind trip to Europe this evening with meetings with the leaders of France and Spain.
Jacinda Ardern is visiting the region in a push to get a… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 28 June 2022
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6308614048112 Video, Audio
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Some laundry detergents worse than plain water - Consumer NZ
5:36 PM.Now to a dirty secret about laundry detergents, some are so ineffective you're better off just washing your clothes in water.
That's according to tests carried by Consumer NZ on 55 liquid and… Read more Video, Audio
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Simon O'Connor's mea culpa to the National caucus
5:42 PM.After laying low for two days, the National MP Simon O'Connor has returned to Parliament with a mea culpa for his caucus.
On Saturday, the MP published and then later removed a message supporting the… Read more Audio
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Protests possible for frustrated Bromley locals after public meeting
5:47 PM.Emotions have run high at a fiery meeting with Bromley residents this afternoon around the ongoing stench from the Bromley wastewater plant saga.
It was the first of three community meetings as the… Read more Video, Audio
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More support urged for many struggling to keep warm in winter
5:52 PM.New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.
Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Read more Audio
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Rugby: Another All Black down with Covid ahead of Ireland test
5:56 PM.The All Blacks have been dealt more disruption ahead of Saturday's sold out first test against Ireland in Auckland.
Star outside back Will Jordan is the latest to test positive for Covid-19, taking… Read more Audio
