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Wednesday, 21 September 2022
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Shoppers, staff, shaken as masked robbers hit St Lukes Mall
21 Sep 2022It was a brazen daylight robbery by masked offenders which has left retail workers and shopper rattled.
Several people burst into the St Luke's Mall in Auckland - their faces covered and carrying… Read more Video, Audio
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Cycling World Champs in Wollongong under magpie attack
Springtime and magpie swooping season are synonymous - but the magpies in Wollongong, south of Sydney, have become world-famous.
That's because they've been swooping some of the most elite cyclists… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 21 September 2022
21 Sep 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312631247112 Video, Audio
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World leaders at UN warned of growing global perils
21 Sep 2022"Our world is in peril - and paralysed." That was the message for Jacinda Ardern and other world leaders on the opening day of the UN's general assembly in New York.
It's the first full in-person… Read more Video, Audio
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Maritime Union reacts to damning Ports of Auckland report
21 Sep 2022A damning report into the Ports of Auckland's automation programme has found multiple failings, leading to inadequate management and governance.
The report found the project suffered from poor risk… Read more Video, Audio
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Netball: Eclectic Jamaican team to face Silver Ferns
21 Sep 2022At Eventfinda Stadium on Auckland's North Shore, a patchwork Jamaican netball side will run out against the Silver Ferns tonight.
Because of some visa issues, Jamaica only flew out here with seven… Read more Video, Audio
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Consumer NZ backs call to review Retirement Villages Act
Consumer New Zealand has thrown its weight behind a campaign to urgently review the Retirement Villages Act after numerous stories of residents being treated unfairly.
Chief executive Jon Duffy today… Read more Video, Audio
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Conflict of interest probe into Mahuta's family's contracts
21 Sep 2022An investigation has been launched into how government agencies have managed conflicts of interest when awarding contracts to the family of senior cabinet minister Nanaia Mahuta.
The National Party… Read more Audio
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Jamaica team to face Silver Ferns includes coach Connie Francis
21 Sep 2022Jamaica has stitched together a netball team to take on the Silver Ferns this evening in Auckland.
Jamaica's coach Connie Francis told Checkpoint on Tuesday they needed to find three more players to… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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Queen's funeral reignites UK's love for royal family
20 Sep 2022Life's returning to normal in London, but for many in the UK, the Queen's funeral has been the event that's made them fall in love with the royals again.
After ten days of mourning and extraordinary… Read more Video, Audio
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Long Covid adds strain to Chronic Fatigue support services
20 Sep 2022Long Covid is adding strain to support services for those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
For decades those with the condition have been fighting for it to be recognised. They're now calling… Read more Video, Audio
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Dunedin man's death rare reaction to Covid-19 vaccine - coroner
20 Sep 2022A coroner has ruled Dunedin plumber, Rory Nairn, died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
However, an immunologist says the tragedy shouldn't change how people view the vaccine.
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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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