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Checkpoint for Thursday 24 August 2023
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Kiwi born children of overstayers in limbo, unable to work or study
6:13 PM.New Zealand has thousands of job vacancies, and universties are keenly seeking international students, but despite this, there's a group of young people locked out of both of these markets. Kiwi born… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland port boss bets his job on making $1 million a week for city
6:08 PM.The boss of Auckland Port is betting his job on making 1 million dollars a week for the city within three years. It's annouced today it paying a 30 million dividend for the year to its owner Auckland… Read more Audio
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Dangerous beach could soon be without surf life savers
5:53 PM.One of New Zealand's most dangerous beaches could soon be without surf life savers. The surf lifesaving clubrooms at Karioitahi Beach on Auckland's west coast are in disrepair. It is two million… Read more Audio
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NZ firefighters arrive back from fighting wildfires in Canada
5:49 PM.Day turned into night and swamps on fire, that's what New Zealand firefighters faced while battling blazes in Canada. Wildfires have caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate, destroying homes… Read more Audio
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Auckland residents scared to go out after two separate homicides
5:45 PM.Three people have appeared in court charged with two separate homicides in the space of 24 hours in Auckland. A 35-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested following the death of an elderly… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 24 August 2023
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335470133112 Video, Audio
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National MP censured and stripped of all portfolios
5:31 PM.National MP Tim van de Molen will be censured by Parliament and has been stripped of his portfolios after it was found he acted in a threatening manner towards a Labour MP and select committee chair… Read more Audio
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Title fight set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat
5:27 PM.The historic boxing card set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat. Two world title fights are scheduled for Saturday's event with Mea Motu and Lani Daniels to defend their titles. However… Read more Video, Audio
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AirNZ profits sky high, but warning uncertain economic environment
5:17 PM.Air New Zealand profits are sky high: $585 million to be exact. The national carrier reported its full year profit today with revenue up nine percent on pre-covid levels. Things are so good the… Read more Video, Audio
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'You are sexual predators': Mama Hooch rapists given lengthy sentences
5:13 PM.You are not men of good character, you are sexual predators. The judge's words were met with applause as he handed down sentences to the brothers who raped, assaulted, drugged and filmed their… Read more Audio
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Auckland council and Govt agree on $2 billion flood recovery deal
5:07 PM.Auckland Council and the government have agreed on a $2 billion flood rescue & resilience package including, a 50-50 shared buyout of unihabitable homes. Here's a bit of the breakdown: $820 million… Read more Video, Audio