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Wednesday, 16 December 2020
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Matatā forced retreat: A long goodbye for last family to settle on leaving
16 Dec 2020One of the last families in a Bay of Plenty settlement at risk from an extreme weather event has reluctantly agreed to leave as part of a managed retreat. But for them it will be a longer goodbye. Read more Video, Audio
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Economy bouncing back but 2021 still looking grim
The runaway housing market is expected to bolt ahead by another 30 percent over the next five years - while wage growth will be less than half that.
The government books show the economy's bouncing… Read more Audio
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Impossible to know scale of harm from abuse in care - expert
16 Dec 2020The major gaps in data on abuse among children in state and faith-based institutions has a chilling impact for some.
An interim report by the Royal Commission estimated up to a quarter of a million… Read more Audio
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Orangutans try out new playground at Auckland Zoo
16 Dec 2020Auckland Zoo's orangutans have a new playground that allows them to move around at great heights.
The high canopy habitat was officially opened today as part of the Zoo's ongoing South East Asia… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Post workers in midst of record-breaking Christmas delivery
16 Dec 2020New Zealand Post workers are in the thick of a record-breaking Christmas amid a nationwide online shopping frenzy. Its couriers are delivering two million parcels a week and asking the public to send… Read more Video, Audio
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Papakura marae busy bringing Christmas with dignity to those in need
16 Dec 2020With nine days until Christmas - Auckland City Mission is gearing up to hand out tens of thousands of presents and food parcels to whānau in need.
But this year things are a bit different. There will… Read more Video, Audio
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Fiji hunkers down as severe storm Cyclone Yasa looms
A category five storm, the highest level, is bearing down on the Fiji Islands.
Cyclone Yasa is forecast to pass directly across the country's two main islands.
It is cyclone season in the Pacific… Read more Audio
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Taxpayer bill over Mallard's legal dispute may climb further
16 Dec 2020The total cost to taxpayers from Trevor Mallard's false rape claim could keep climbing, with news of further legal action still underway.
The revelation came at Parliamentary select committee this… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 Decemeber 2020
16 Dec 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Noel Leeming misled with delivery promises - Commerce Commission
16 Dec 2020Electronics and appliance retailer Noel Leeming has been given a serve for misleading shoppers over delivery times.
The chain has had a formal warning from the Commerce Commission after it likely… Read more Video, Audio
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At least 250,000 NZers estimated to have suffered abuse in care
16 Dec 2020A group representing some survivors of abuse believes the estimated number of people abused while in care is well off the mark.
An interim report from the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has been… Read more Audio
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Calls grow for wage subsidy refunds after Reserve Bank news
Business deposits have boomed and borrowing has dropped according to latest Reserve Bank figures - strengthening calls for more wage subsidies to be repaid.
Today retirement villages Summerset and… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint
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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