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Monday, 31 January 2022
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National Party 'back', Luxon tells caucus retreat
31 Jan 2022The National Party is 'back' - or at least that's the message Christopher Luxon delivered at the party's caucus retreat in Queenstown today.
MPs descended on the resort town this morning where they… Read more Video, Audio
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Calls grow for MIQ to prioritise pregnant women
31 Jan 2022A New Zealand woman was forced to care for her new-born in the NICU without any family support because her multiple attempts at securing an emergency MIQ room were rejected.
There are growing calls… Read more Audio
Friday, 28 January 2022
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Dame Lisa Carrington wins Lonsdale Cup for third time
28 Jan 2022The GOAT in the boat has picked up yet another accolade, and confirmed she's not done yet.
Lisa Carrington has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee's top award - the Lonsdale Cup - for a third time.
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Twizel divided over rowing championship coming to town next mon
Twizel's mayor and businesses are pleased the country's biggest rowing regatta is coming to town, but some locals are feeling a bit wary about it.
Rowing New Zealand's pinnacle event - the national… Read more Audio
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Aotearoa will face Omicron better than Australia - Aus experts
Daily Covid cases have jumped sharply today - 105 new community cases recorded, with Omicron beginning to spread throughout the country.
The ultra infectious variant has ripped through the Australian… Read more Audio
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Cut-off Marlborough Sound farmers moving stock on barges
28 Jan 2022Let's head to Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough now where farming has taken a nautical turn.
Since a storm caused significant damage to the roading network over six months ago farmers have become… Read more Audio
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Few large sport events going ahead under red - Sport NZ boss
Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Under the red traffic light settings… Read more Video, Audio
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Cricket World Cup confident event will happen, with limits
Cricket World Cup organisers are confident the tournament will go ahead, but have confirmed crowds will be limited.
Seven overseas teams are coming here for the event - due to start in early March… Read more Audio
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How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Friday 28 January 2022
28 Jan 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
As Omicron cases increase, health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home, and manage symptoms if you come down with Covid.
So what needs to go into a Covid care kit? Our… Read more Video, Audio
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St John investigating cases of ambulance delays
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John, as demand on its service, and staff shortages begin to burn.
It is investigating 19 incidents when an… Read more 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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