Checkpoint for Tuesday 17 October 2023
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'Significant gaps' in how domestic violence victims checked for brain injuries
6:10 PM.New research has found "significant gaps" in the way domestic violence victims are checked for brain injuries. A study of over 600 incidents of domestic violence that presented to Wellington Hospital… Read more Audio
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Auckland's light rail on chopping block under National Govt
6:06 PM.Auckland Light Rail is one of many Labour Party projects on the chopping block under the incoming National government. The party has promised to scrap plans for the city-to-airport link within its… Read more Video, Audio
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Long time MP Andrew Little quits politics to make way for fresh faces
5:53 PM.Long time labour MP, former minister and leader of the Party Andrew Little has called time on his political career to make way for a talent refresh after the weekend's drubbing. The former union… Read more Video, Audio
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Hopes for busy summer in Coromandel, despite closure of Cathedral Cove track
5:44 PM.A Coromandel tour operator now has some access to a key tourism drawcard after eight months of a rāhui. The Department of Conservation (DOC) closed the walking track to Cathedral Cove after extreme… Read more Video, Audio
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Temporary fix at Auckland sinkhole stops wastewater flowing in
5:36 PM.A bypass pipe at the site of an Auckland sinkhole is finally operating, meaning hundreds of litres of wastewater will no longer be flowing into the harbour. But that's where the good news ends… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 October 2023
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339305445112 Video, Audio
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'We are winning the war': Inflation cools to two year low
5:27 PM.'We are winning the war on inflation' That's according to Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr following the news inflation has cooled to a two year low. It's eased to 5.6 percent. However inflation… Read more Audio
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Eddie Jones adamant he'll stick around as Wallabies coach
5:23 PM.Having overseen the Wallabies worst ever Rugby World Cup campaign, coach Eddie Jones is adamant he's sticking around. Speculation was rife during Australia's short stay in the tournament that Jones… Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch council has 'serious financial issues', rates rises on the cards
5:11 PM.Christchurch residents could be facing a rates rise of up to 18 percent. Mayor Phil Mauger has said the city council has 'serious financial issues' and cuts are on the cards. Read more Video, Audio
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Hipkins remains Labour leader for now, after Caucus debrief
5:07 PM.Chris Hipkins remains the leader of the Labour Party, for now, declaring he's still got a bit of fight in him after a caucus debrief to dissect its election night disaster. His longer-term future… Read more Audio
