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Wednesday, 29 November 2017
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Govt accuses Nats of leaving it with a $20b bill
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says his predecessor failed to put aside the money for National's promised big ticket Defence Force revamp. Audio
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Auckland sprawl forces nurseries to close
29 Nov 2017As Auckland sprawls, large swathes of arable land are transformed from paddocks, orchards, and plant nurseries into lifestyle blocks and subdivisions. There's also a risk of 'dumbing down' plant… Read more Video, Audio
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Proposal to sell half of New Plymouth golf course angers locals
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
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Sports clubs say new development will be their end
29 Nov 2017Sports clubs which use a popular community park are furious that they stand to lose their grounds if a development goes ahead. Read more Video, Audio
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Civil Defence Minister visits Roxburgh
Kris Fa'afoi says life in Roxburgh is gaining some sense of normalcy after a massive deluge flooded several homes, but there's still a lot more to do to clean up the Central Otago town. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 29 November 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Reserve Bank will ease lending restrictions
Banks will be allowed to have up to 15 percent of their lending to buyers with a deposit of less than 20 percent, while investors will need a 35 percent instead of 40 percent currently. Audio
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Indians bearing brunt of immigration crackdown, advisors say
29 Nov 2017An Indian migrant who's been denied a work visa twice, despite already having a job here, believes he's being unfairly targeted because of his nationality. Read more Video, Audio
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Govt tightens rules around offshore buyers eyeing farmland
The government has moved to make it harder for wealthy offshore buyers who aren't also New Zealanders to purchase New Zealand farmland. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
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Wendy's illegally refused staff public holiday entitlements
Businesses across New Zealand may have to re-think how they treat public holidays after the ERA found Wendy's was acting unlawfully when deciding who got a day in lieu, and who didn't. Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 28th November 2017
29 Nov 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
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Prince Harry and fiancēe likely to visit NZ next year - royal editor
28 Nov 2017London Evening Standard Royal Editor Robert Jobson talks to John Campbell about Prince Harry's engagement, and whether paparazzi have stopped hassling his fiancee Meghan Markle. 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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