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Tuesday, 9 March 2021
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First large-scale Covid-19 vaccination clinic opens in Auckland
9 Mar 2021The government plans to release the Covid-19 vaccine priority list on Wednesday, detailing who will get their jab and when, based on the arrival of more vaccines into the country.
Today, the… Read more Video, Audio
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Ex-state caregiver accused of sexual assault takes stand at trial
A former state-approved caregiver accused of sexually abusing boys took the stand today to give evidence at his trial. Earl William Opetaia denies 26 charges relating to six teens, dating back to the… Read more Audio
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Investigation broadened into police photographing youths
9 Mar 2021The Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Privacy Commissioner are broadening their investigation into the police practice of photographing innocent youths - to include any member of the… Read more Audio
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Terror suspect would not be detained on arrival in NZ - Little
9 Mar 2021"Free subject to conditions" - that would be the security status of terror suspect Suhayra Aden in the community if she returns to New Zealand, according to a senior government minister.
It looks… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 9 March 2021
9 Mar 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6238116699001 Video, Audio
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Haven for those in need, Merge Cafe may close without $60k help
9 Mar 2021A community cafe on Auckland's Karangahape Rd may be forced to close if it cannot raise $60,000 by the end of the month.
For more than a decade, Merge Cafe has been a space where the city's homeless… Read more Video, Audio
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Nurses union can’t rule out strikes during vaccine rollout
9 Mar 2021The NZ Nurses Organisation says it will not rule out strike action during the mass Covid-19 vaccine roll-out if it is unable to reach an agreement on satisfactory pay agreements.
The government… Read more Video, Audio
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Who's willing to let cricketers get Covid-19 vaccine first?
So as the Black Caps seek priority for their players, we went searching for a citizens' 2nd XI.
That is, 11 people who would happily let the team leapfrog them in the Covid-19 queue.
We sent… Read more Video, Audio
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Bloomfield, Robertson lobbied by NZ Cricket for vaccine priority
It has been revealed the Director-General of Health was lobbied by cricket bosses for priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine for its players, all while Dr Bloomfield was an invited guest, hosted by… Read more Audio
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NZ-bound superyacht for America's Cup blocked by Immigration
9 Mar 2021The largest superyacht destined for New Zealand in time for the America's Cup has been stopped by Immigration, which says there are too many crew on board.
It means New Zealand may miss out on up to… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 8 March 2021
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America's Cup racing to start after lockdown disruption
8 Mar 2021Hundreds of boaties are expected to be out on Tāmaki Makaurau's Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour this week, for the America's Cup.
Racing will get underway on Wednesday after a week-long delay… Read more Audio
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Health practitioners group in court over abortion legislation
8 Mar 2021A group of health practitioners who conscientiously object to abortion are suing the Crown over new legislation.
Health professionals who object to abortion now have to refer the patient to a doctor… 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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