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Wednesday, 16 December 2020
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Investigators seek clues to cause of Kaikōura helicopter crash
16 Dec 2020A blessing has been held this afternoon at the site of yesterday's fatal helicopter crash near Kaikōura that killed a Christchurch couple and seriously injured three children.
Andrew Davidson and his… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
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New Ohakea hangar one of NZDF's biggest building projects
15 Dec 2020A massive new plane hangar at Ohakea Air Base is one of the largest and most complex construction projects Defence has ever undertaken. Construction officially started today on the Manawatu facility… Read more Audio
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New Ohakea hangar one of NZDF's biggest building projects
15 Dec 2020A massive new plane hangar at Ohakea Air Base is one of the largest and most complex construction projects Defence has ever undertaken. Construction officially started today on the Manawatu facility… Read more Audio
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Kekerengu helicopter crash - latest update
15 Dec 2020Two people have died and three are injured after a helicopter crash north of Kaikōura.
Emergency services were called to the crash on the beach at about twenty-to-one, and one of those first on the… Read more Audio
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Christchurch gas explosion: Gasfitter order to pay $130k
15 Dec 2020The gas fitter who worked on a Christchurch home the day before it exploded has been ordered to pay victims more than $130,000.
Gregory Smith was part way through fixing a gas fire at the Northwood… Read more Audio
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Port Hills fire - latest update
15 Dec 2020Sixteen homes have been evacuated on Christchurch's Port Hills, after fire again broke out this afternoon.
Emergency services say they've contained the scrub fire, but are staying on scene overnight… Read more Video, Audio
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Former rugby player describes struggle with brain injuries after concussions
A former rugby player with a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated impact traumas wants other players to be fully aware of the risk, and for New Zealand Rugby to do more to help those who have… Read more Video, Audio
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ANZ toughens deposit rules for investors - will it help?
New Zealand's biggest bank is ordering a bigger deposit from investors as a way to cool the overheated housing market. ANZ says its move will help first home buyers get into the market.
But will it… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 December 2020
15 Dec 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hundreds gather for America's Cup regatta opening
15 Dec 2020After a long and at times uncertain lead-up, the America's Cup regatta starts this week with four teams competing for their chance to race for sailing's most coveted trophy.
Today, teams and their… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt details plan for potential Covid-19 outbreak over holidays
15 Dec 2020Even New Zealand's summer plans cannot be spared from the ongoing threat of Covid-19.
The government has released details on how it would respond to coronavirus spreading in the community this… Read more Audio
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Ex-rugby coach sentenced for assault with pool cue
Warning: The details of this report may be distressing for some listeners.
A former rugby coach from South Otago has escaped jail after severely injuring a young man by penetrating him with a pool… Read more 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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