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Monday, 30 November 2020
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Sunnyhills death: Body in car thought to be Elizabeth Zhong
30 Nov 2020Police are still investigating after a woman was found dead in the east Auckland suburb of Sunnyhills.
Fifty-five-year-old Elizabeth Zhong was reported missing on Saturday and officers believe they… Read more Audio
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WorkSafe charges 13 parties over Whakaari eruption
After the largest and most complex investigation WorkSafe has ever carried out, it's laid criminal charges against 13 parties in relation to the Whakaari White Island eruption last December - ten… Read more Audio
Friday, 27 November 2020
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Video footage of Canterbury cat released - but how big is it?
27 Nov 2020Could there really be a black panther or a puma living in Canterbury?
Last month, Christchurch osteopath Mark Orr was mountain biking on the Perseverance track near Hanmer Springs when he told Checkp… Read more Video, Audio
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Litttle promises to tackle 'structural changes' in health
27 Nov 2020Labour's Andrew Little got his first grilling as Health Minister today as he was quizzed on the sector's bullying and burnout problems.
In response, Little is promising to fast-track reforms… Read more Audio
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NZ visa system frustrating for couples split by Covid-19
27 Nov 2020New Zealand citizens or residents say they are back to square one as they battle for visas for their overseas partners.
And some are crying foul over a two-tier system allowing border exemptions to… Read more Audio
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Eating disorder numbers double since 2019 in NZ
27 Nov 2020The number of New Zealanders with eating disorders seeking help has at least doubled this year, pushing treatment services to breaking point, according to a support group.
Eating Disorders… Read more Video, Audio
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Malls busy for Black Friday with early Christmas shopping
27 Nov 2020It's not Friday the 13th but it is Black Friday in New Zealand and alongside Boxing Day, today marks one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Black Friday is originally an American tradition… Read more Video, Audio
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International cricket finally returns to Eden Park
27 Nov 2020After a 259-day hiatus, the Black Caps finally get to play international cricket again tonight.
The first of three T20s against the West Indies in Auckland signals the start of a home summer set to… Read more Video, Audio
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Major banks trial joint regional hub in Martinborough
27 Nov 2020The future of banking may be here with a regional hub kicking off in Martinborough today - a one-stop-shop for customers.
The major banks are trialing the joint-service for the next year - after… Read more Audio
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Record numbers sign up for polytech apprenticeships
27 Nov 2020Polytechs are trying to make more space available as record numbers sign up for apprenticeships.
Since July when the government made them fees free for the next two and a half years, twice as many… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 27 November 2020
27 Nov 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Māori Party, House Speaker dispute continues in Parliament
27 Nov 2020The row between the Māori Party and the Speaker of the House has continued today, with both sides accusing each other of grandstanding.
The minor party is unhappy with the Speaker because… 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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