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Friday, 9 December 2016
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Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr prepare for championship fight
9 Dec 2016Heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr are preparing to face off in the world championship fight in Auckland tomorrow night. Audio
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Wellington business owner still paying rent for office he can't
9 Dec 2016At least one Wellington business owner is still paying rent on an office he is not allowed into, because it is too close to a quake-damaged carpark. Audio
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Senior Auckland Transport official found guilty of bribery
A company director and a senior Auckland Transport official have been found guilty of giving and accepting bribes of more than one million dollars. Audio
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Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
9 Dec 2016The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
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Aftershocks continue to rock Solomon Islands
9 Dec 2016The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio
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Evening business for 9 Dec 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Bill English signals move towards greater social investment
The incoming Prime Minister, Bill English, is hinting that the government could focus more on social issues under his leadership. Audio
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Paula Bennett favoured by caucus for deputy PM
9 Dec 2016Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has the support of 21 of National's 59-strong caucus to snag the job of Deputy Prime Minister. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
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Family of stop-go killer Quinton Winders maintains innocence
Quinton Winders was sentenced today to at least 17 years in jail for killing road worker George Taiaroa, but his family says he is innocent and has been framed. Audio
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Principal's message for government: 'Help the kids'
A Dunedin principal has penned an open letter to several government departments, warning that her students face a future of crime if nothing is done to help them. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 9th December 2016
9 Dec 2016Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 8 December 2016
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Wellington's inner-city residents want financial help to streng
8 Dec 2016People living in inner-city Wellington want more help from the government, if it is going to tighten the rules for earthquake-prone buildings. Video, 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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