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Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee responds to Newshub shut down
A week after the pending demise of Newshub and the loss of 300 jobs was made public, the Broadcasting Minister is finally fronting up for a live interview . Warner Brothers Discovery, which owns… Read more Audio
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Auckland council removes nearly 1500 bins leaving locals fuming
6 Mar 2024Auckland locals are fuming about the the loss of some public bins across the city. The council has removed nearly 15 hundred bins across the city, saying it's a money saving exercise. However… Read more Audio
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Simona Halep free to play again after doping ban reduced
6 Mar 2024One of the world's biggest tennis stars has received a lifeline from international sport's top court. Former world number one Simona Halep is free to play again after her doping ban was significantly… Read more Audio
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Taiwan looking to combat youth mental health situation
6 Mar 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about trafficking and cyber scams in Thailand, the youth mental health situation in Taiwan and trouble at sea between China and the… Read more Audio
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Calls for a universal student allowance: Students gaming the allowance system
Some university students are crying foul over people gaming the student allowance scheme. Checkpoint has uncovered instances where parents have funnelled money into trusts, so their household income… Read more Audio
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Taylor Swift makes way into conversation of ASEAN summit
5 Mar 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian soccer sensation Sam Kerr and Taylor Swift making her way into the conversation of the biannual ASEAN summit. Read more Audio
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Director of Board of Airline Representatives responds to Ōhakea
A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 5 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Hurricanes will apologise to govt over haka calling it "redneck"
5 Mar 2024The Hurricanes will apologise to government over a haka calling it "redneck." The Hurricanes Poua altered haka in Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki game, caught the franchise off-guard and the… Read more Audio
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Higher motorist costs: Coalition's cost of living credentials questioned
5 Mar 2024The Coalition's cost of living credentials are being questioned, after the Government proposed hiking costs on motorists. It yesterday unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft transport plan, with few… Read more Audio
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David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of childhood friend
The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Read more Audio
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Defence Force plane delays 'not a good look' - Judith Collins
5 Mar 2024"It's just embarassing." That's how Defence minister, Judith Collins described the grounding of the Prime Minister's ride to Australia this morning. Christopher Luxon was supposed to be flying on one… Read more Audio
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