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Thursday, 8 June 2023
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Queenstown council-owned cabins empty, despite rental crisis
8 Jun 2023More than 30 cabins owned the Queenstown council are sitting empty despite the region facing a rental housing crisis.
The revelation has angered local housing advocates who say people are living in… Read more Video, Audio
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'It starts getting put into ticket prices': Air NZ signals it will pass on increased airport charges
A proposed jump in Airport fees could make flying unaffordable for a significant number travellers according to Air NZ boss, Greg Foran.
Auckland Airport will start rolling out the graduated… Read more Audio
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Women's Football World Cup: All players to be paid directly by FIFA
8 Jun 2023For the first time every player at the Women's Football World Cup will be paid directly by the sport's governing body FIFA.
Players will leave the month-long tournament, which kicks off in Auckland… Read more Audio
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Labour under pressure with Michael Wood, Jan Tinetti scandals
8 Jun 2023Today further allegations against Michael Wood over comments he made to a journalist about his Auckland Airport shares.
It's also emerged his shareholding was raised three times with Jacinda Ardern's… Read more Video, Audio
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Mayor offers compromise with councillors on airport shares sale
8 Jun 2023The Auckland Mayor's been forced to make an 11th hour peace offering after facing stiff resistance to his plan to sell the council's stake in Auckland Airport.
The council has been locked in debate… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
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Panadol, chocolate, meat, shoplifters most wanted - police
7 Jun 2023Panadol..chocolate and meat are just some of the goodies being targetted by hardcore shoplifters according to a specialist police unit.
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has reported a 40% percent… Read more Video, Audio
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PGA has bloods on hands over controversial merger - professor
7 Jun 2023The PGA has blood on its hands after announcing a surprise merger with the controversial Saudi backed rival LIV golf. That's the verdict of an Otago University Professor specialising in the politics… Read more Video, Audio
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Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
7 Jun 2023DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Read more Video, Audio
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Massey University staff told to clear buildings' rat traps
7 Jun 2023Professor Rat Catchers are apparently a new thing at Massey University. In an email the varsity's told staff they're responsible for disposing of dead rodents and vermin in traps that are in the… Read more Video, Audio
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Shelly Bay fire: Iconic Wellington building gutted in blaze
7 Jun 2023A fire has completely gutted an iconic warehouse building in Wellington's Shelly Bay on the Miramar Peninsula, which has been the site of years of drama and controversy.
A hotly contested housing… Read more Video, Audio
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Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.
The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Read more Video, Audio
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Fiji PM Rabuka in NZ to strengthen bilateral relations
Fiji's prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka has thanked New Zealand for ongoing supported but lamented the effect of the RSE system on his country. Mr Rabuka was hosted by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at… 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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