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Wednesday, 30 November 2016
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Taranaki iwi finally see settlement bills passed in parliament
30 Nov 2016Taranaki iwi and hapu members packed out parliament's public gallery, to witness three Settlement Bills passed into law. Audio
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Picton moteliers tell tourists they're open for business
30 Nov 2016While accommodation providers in Kaikoura are feeling the brunt of the quakes, moteliers in Picton say they are facing cancellations too. Audio
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Max Towle's tiki tour of Wellington's shaken-up buildings
30 Nov 2016RNZ reporter Max Towle heads out to Wellington's streets, to find out what is, and isn't, open in the capital's central business district. Video, Audio
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Wellington businesses concerned they'll miss out on govt compo
30 Nov 2016Many earthquake hit bars and restaurants in Wellington are worried their businesses will not get help from the government, because the compensation package is too broad. Audio
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Miner's friend says Pike River victims' families won't give up
30 Nov 2016The families of Pike River victims have met with Solid Energy in a final attempt to stop the company sealing the mine permanently - but the company plans to press on with the seal. Video, Audio
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More Kiwis turning to generic Hepatitis C meds for cure
30 Nov 2016More and more Kiwis with Hepatitis C are importing generic treatments, which are curing them of the virus and giving them a new lease of life. Audio
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Juan Martin del Potro headlines ASB Classic
30 Nov 2016The former US Open champion and Rio Olympics silver medallist Juan Martin del Potro will headline the men's draw for Auckland's ASB Tennis Classic in January. Audio
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Southland reveals plan to attract 10,000 people to the region
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has launched a new strategy and a cash injection to get thousands more people to move to Southland. Audio
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Court shown last moments of man's life, captured on police came
A court has been shown the last moments of Greg McPeake's life captured in police camera's, at the trial of four officers charged with assaulting him with weapons last year. Audio
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Minister refused to hold inquiry into state care abuse
30 Nov 2016The Social Development Minister is refusing to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care, despite the recommendation of an investigation into the abuse. Audio
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Kaikoura motelliers worried as holidaymakers cancel bookings
30 Nov 2016Kaikoura moteliers are worried about the summer ahead, because holidaymakers are cancelling their plans to stay in the quake-hit town. Video, Audio
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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