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Checkpoint for Tuesday 7 November 2023
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Protest against Melbourne Cup in Auckland's viaduct
6:15 PM.As punters filled t he bars and restaurants along Auckland's Viaduct to watch the Melbourne Cup this afternoon, a group of animal rights activists was making their opposition to the event clear. A… Read more Audio
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Chris Hipkins lives to fight another day as Labour leader
6:09 PM.Chris Hipkins has survived to fight another day as Labour leader, winning the support of his caucus colleagues in a confidence vote. Carmel Sepuloni will take over as deputy from Kelvin Davis. The… Read more Audio
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Kiwi video game developer hits 1 million downloads on Android
5:55 PM.A video game developer has just reached the major milestone of 1 million downloads on Android mobile. Battlecruisers is an explosive strategy game, has rave reviews from players and is set to expand… Read more Video, Audio
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Virtual wine tasting & robot room service: New tech in tourism
5:50 PM.Imagine virtual wine tastings from 31,000 feet, robot room service and exploring countries from the comfort of your couch. That's what the tourism industry is exploring while grappling with new… Read more Audio
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Mosque inquest: Police officer admits changes needed in responding to major events
5:47 PM.A senior police officer admits improvements are needed in responding to major events like the Christchurch mosque attacks. The remarks came today during the inquest into the March 15 attacks that… Read more Audio
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Evening business for November 7, 2023
5:43 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340653765112 Video, Audio
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Pacific Island Leaders Summit underway in the Cook Islands
5:43 PM.The opening ceremony of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit is underway in the Cook Islands. Leaders and high level delegations from 18 member states are there with the US and China also… Read more Video, Audio
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How long should your old iPhone keep working for?
5:28 PM.Calling all mobile phone users, how long do you reckon your cell should keep working? It's a serious environmental question in an age of disposal goods where tech is constantly being updated with… Read more Video, Audio
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Melbourne cup: Without a Fight wins 2023 cup
5:25 PM.For more on the Melbourne Cup, sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen in studio [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340652947112 Read more Video, Audio
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10 months in a cabin: Homeowners wait for fate of flood-damaged homes
5:18 PM."A nightmare camping trip that doesn't stop." That's how one home owner has described their living situation after ten months sleeping in a tiny cabin waiting for the fate of their flood-damaged… Read more Video, Audio
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Police searching for wife of man found dead in Ellerslie
5:12 PM.An appeal tonight for sightings of the wife of a man found dead in his Ellerslie home. Police are searching for a 67 year old woman Mei Han Chong, after a worried relative went to the couples house at… Read more Video, Audio