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Checkpoint for Wednesday 22 November 2023
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Smashed glass given new lease of life in roads and pathways
5:53 PM.A large pile of smahed glass has been given a new lease of life for use in roads and pathways. A Manawatu contractor is crushing it up into little pieces and is hoping to soon offer the product to its… Read more Audio
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Bio security cat-tastrophe avoided after pet discovered on cruise
5:49 PM.A bio security cat-tastrophe has been avoided after a pet cat was found on a cruise ship travelling around Aotearoa. The American cat was discovered in a passengers cabin onboard the Ovation of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Far north faces another summer without roading lifeline
5:42 PM.The Far North faces another summer without its vital lifeline, State Highway One through the Mangamuka Gorge to Kaitaia. The gorge has been closed on and off for three years due to extreme weather… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland's mayor supported council keeping 15 percent of flood buyout money
5:36 PM.Newly released documents show Auckland's mayor supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of the money set aside for buying up flood-damaged homes. The proposal was later voted against and councillors… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 November 2023
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341580096112 Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington passengers feel flow-on effects of cancelled flights
5:28 PM.Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Read more Audio
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All Whites coach says his side unlucky not to beat Ireland
5:25 PM.The All Whites coach says his side were unlucky to come away without a win over Ireland in Dublin this morning. The teams drew 1-1 and New Zealand pushed for a late winner, but they were unable to… Read more Video, Audio
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Israel approves 4 day ceasefire in exchange for Hamas hostages
5:16 PM.Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that will see the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Israel's air and ground campaign. Speaking from Tel Aviv… Read more Video, Audio
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Coalition: Position of deputy PM holding up completion of talks
5:13 PM.The position of deputy prime minister is continuing to hold up the completion of coalition talks. The contest has narrowed today, as National's Nicola Willis publicly removed herself from the race… Read more Audio
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Sail GP ditches Auckland as desired land not available
5:07 PM.Sail GP has left Auckland out in the cold, as land at Wynyard Point is no longer avaliable for the March event.
The international competition sees high performance catamarans battle it out on the… Read more Video, Audio