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Friday, 24 September 2021
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Govt's mental health delivery review sparks political tit-for-tat
The government has been handed a good report card for its work in the mental health system but has been criticised by the opposition for reviewing itself.
The Implementation Unit is housed in the… Read more Audio
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Cook Islands' tourism suffers from NZ Covid-19 outbreak
24 Sep 2021Cook Islands' tourism industry is facing a blow from New Zealand's outbreak. It's been five and a half weeks since Aotearoa went into lockdown and most Kiwi visitors who planned to wait it out, have… Read more Audio
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Wage subsidy bill for Delta lockdown now $2.5 billion
24 Sep 2021The wage subsidies bill for the latest lockdowns across Aotearoa has reached $2.5 billion, but requests for support are dropping as restrictions ease.
Nita Blake-Persen has the story. Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns face mammoth task to hold Taini Jamison Trophy
24 Sep 2021The Silver Ferns face a mammoth task to hold onto the Taini Jamison Trophy when they take on England in the deciding Test in Christchurch tonight.
The Ferns confirmed this afternoon that injury has… Read more Video, Audio
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New report claims Tarras can support international airport
24 Sep 2021Christchurch Airport has today released analysis showing Tarras - a small Central Otago farming settlement - can support an international airport.
The airport - which is owned by Christchurch City… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 September 2021
24 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Ultra-marathon runner goes 24hrs for Breathe Better September
24 Sep 2021Heading out for a jog this weekend? Spare a thought for Nick Ashill, because by the time you roll out of bed he will probably have been running 24 hours straight.
The Victoria University marketing… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt keen for tougher adventure tourism rules after Whakaari
24 Sep 2021The government wants to introduce tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators, in response to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption.
Forty-seven people - most of them tourists - were on the… Read more Audio
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Aucklanders warned to keep distance in first level 3 weekend
24 Sep 2021Police have issued a warning to Aucklanders ahead of the weekend - level 3 is not level free.
As the city faces its first weekend with slightly looser restrictions, police are reminding those in… Read more Video, Audio
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No plea in court from man charged with killing Lena Harrap
24 Sep 2021The man accused of murdering and sexually violating a woman with Down Syndrome on her morning walk in clear daylight appeared in court today, entering no plea and keeping his name secret.
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Covid-19 vaccine rollout leader pushes for more Māori, Pasifika vaccinated
24 Sep 2021Auckland has cracked a vaccination milestone; 81 percent of the eligible population's had one dose of Pfizer.
There is a push this weekend to get more vaccinated. The carrot is a possible alert level… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 experts urge govt to rethink MIQ in Auckland CBD
24 Sep 2021Some of the country's most prominent Covid-19 minds are calling on the government to radically rethink the managed isolation and quarantine setup in Auckland.
The current outbreak, which has seen… 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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