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Tuesday, 26 April 2022
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New study may overturn blood donation rules for gay men
26 Apr 2022Health researchers are hoping an ambitious new study will overturn what they say are unfair blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men.
Over the next eight weeks, the University of Auckland-led… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 26 April 2022
26 Apr 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305128534001 Video, Audio
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NCEA maths questions stump more than some students
26 Apr 2022Early trials suggest some students will struggle to pass new compulsory NCEA standards in numeracy and literacy.
The new standards will be brought in for NCEA Level 1 next year.
While some teachers… Read more Audio
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Calls for port safety inquiry grow after second death in a week
Pressure to investigate safety at New Zealand ports is mounting after the second death of a port worker in a week.
A man was killed at Lyttleton Port yesterday while coal was loaded onto a ship.
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Not clear who will operate Auckland's electric ferries
It's unclear whether two new electric ferries for Auckland will mean cheaper trips for passengers.
The government has announced $27 million of funding - about 75 percent of the cost - for two… Read more Video, Audio
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Increase in ram raids 'distressing' - Retail NZ boss
26 Apr 2022Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says ram raid crimes are "definitely growing in significance".
"It seems to be becoming increasingly commonplace ... it's really distressing for the staff, the… Read more Video, Audio
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Ram raiders target high end goods in Ormiston, Auckland
26 Apr 2022Ram raiders have struck again in Auckland, this time targeting shopping malls for high value goods. Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 22 April 2022
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Soft plastics recycling collections absent in top of South Island
22 Apr 2022There's still no collection for soft plastics in the top of the South Island - despite the scheme restarting nationwide more than two years ago.
The scheme stopped in 2018 when offshore plants said… Read more Audio
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Dame Patsy Reddy joins NZ Rugby board
22 Apr 2022New Zealand Rugby has appointed the former Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy to its board.
Dame Patsy joins respected rugby administrator Rowena Davenport as new NZR Board appointees. The move comes… Read more Audio
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Palmerston North revs up for Superstock Teams Champs
22 Apr 2022Engines are revving and bar tills ringing in Palmerston North for the city's biggest weekend of the year.
The Superstock Teams' Champs bring thousands of petrol heads to Manawatū and pump millions of… Read more Audio
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Fatberg causing sewage overflow near Kaiteriteri
22 Apr 2022A fatberg's caused a raw sewage overflow into Stephens bay at the gateway to the Able Tasman National Park.
The wetland and beach is being monitored for contamination after a fat residue buildup… Read more Video, Audio
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Ardern ends trade mission with meeting Japan prime minister
Jacinda Ardern is wrapping up the final leg of her overseas mission after a pivotal sit-down with Japan's prime minister.
The two leaders met in Tokyo overnight and emerged with an agreement which… Read more 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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