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Thursday, 14 October 2021
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Push for Covid-19 vaccinations continues in Manurewa
Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.
As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Read more Video, Audio
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71 new Covid cases in Auckland 'sobering, not unexpected'
14 Oct 2021"Sobering but not unexpected." That is how health officials are describing today's 71 new Covid-19 community cases.
But there is a warning those numbers will get worse. A big part of the problem is… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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Carbon Zero 2050 discussion document out but clock is ticking
13 Oct 2021Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Read more Audio
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Auckland restaurants call for legal help with reopening in level 2
An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Read more Video, Audio
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Waikato, Northland lockdowns remain over case uncertainty
13 Oct 2021People in parts of Waikato and King Country, along with Northland are reluctantly accepting the news alert level 3 will stay in place for another five days.
Authorities say there are too many… Read more Audio
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Hipkins rules out level 4 'circuit-breaker' for Delta in Auckland
13 Oct 2021The government has conceded that the Delta outbreak in Auckland is not under control, even as work continues to stamp out the virus.
However, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins rules out a move… Read more Audio
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Fitness helps fight Covid, but pubs can open before gyms
On Auckland's level three road map pubs with 50 people inside will be able to open before gyms with physical distancing measures.
On the next step on the level 3 alert system retail stores will be… Read more Video, Audio
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Kura Kaupapa, Kohanga Reo pushing for staff to be vaccinated
Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo are urging all their staff to get vaccinated - and are still working on those who are hesitant within the sector.
School and early childhood staff who have contact with… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 13 October 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6276848799001 Video, Audio
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Weather: Latest from the wild winds of Wellington
13 Oct 2021Wild weather has been lashing the Wellington coast with several roads forced to close. Our reporter Kirsty Frame joins Lisa Owen from Wellington's south coast. Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland mayor urges govt help businesses in lockdown
13 Oct 2021Auckland businesses are crying out for help to survive, nine weeks into lockdown.
While they are able to cash in the wage subsidy and the business support payments, they're also having to raid… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland businesses using retirement funds, mortgages to survive
As Auckland heads into its ninth week of tight Covid restrictions some Auckland business owners are having to re-mortgage their homes, dig into retirement funds or simply ignore the bills stacking up… Read more Video, Audio
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About this programme
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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