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Tuesday, 22 March 2022
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New report asks why $1.9b boost has not helped mental health
22 Mar 2022Officials trying to revamp the country's mental health services are being accused of being a 'sloth at the helm of the titanic.' But they say it's a long term project.
A report released today… Read more Audio
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Michael Baker, other experts, urge govt to keep Covid controls
22 Mar 2022A group of public health experts is calling on the government to slow down on loosening Covid restrictions.
Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern is due to make an announcement on Wednesday about vaccine passes… Read more Video, Audio
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Health Ministry considering fourth Covid shot for some NZers
22 Mar 2022Some people may soon be asked to roll up their sleeve for a fourth Covid vaccine.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says he's taking expert advice and any decision would be up to the… Read more Audio
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Enchanter tragedy: Skipper in complete shock over boat sinking
22 Mar 2022The skipper of the fishing charter which sank off Northland's coast is said to be in complete shock over the incident, which has so far claimed four lives.
Search and rescue teams are still scouring… Read more Video, Audio
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Enchanter tragedy: Waikato dad remembered as a 'true legend'
22 Mar 2022"A true legend." That's how a Waikato man is being described by his family, after he died in the Enchanter sinking off North Cape.
Mark Sanders was one of four men who died. His three children told C… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 21 March 2022
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John Minto criticises council for charging protesters $50k
21 Mar 2022Activist John Minto says Christchurch City Council's attempt to seek costs from protest leaders over the anti-mandate protest is "setting a match to democratic freedoms".
"I'm not aware of any… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland flooding: Councillor Jo Bartley on stormwater issues
21 Mar 2022The record books are being checked but wild weather brought the worst torrential rain in Auckland's memory this morning.
Amy Williams filed this report, and Lisa Owen talks to Auckland councillor… Read more Video, Audio
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High jumper Kerr first NZer to win Olympic Gold, World champs
21 Mar 2022Hamish Kerr is flying high. He's become the first New Zealander to win an Olympic or World Championship high jump medal after claiming bronze at the World Indoor Champs in Belgrade.
In a tight… Read more Audio
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Govt sends more money, military equipment to help Ukraine
21 Mar 2022The government is sending more money and tactical military equipment to Ukraine but has stopped short of directly supplying lethal weapons.
Cabinet has agreed to pledge a further $5 million to help… Read more Audio
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Waikato locals frustrated with boy racers causing chaos
21 Mar 2022Every weekend hundreds of boy racers are causing chaos on the backroads of Waikato, say locals.
Police are investigating an attack on a Fonterra milk tanker which tried to drive through a gathering… Read more Audio
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Auckland weather - latest details
21 Mar 2022Auckland Emergency Management Group say some parts of the region received more than a month's worth of rain in one day - with up to 120mm being recorded in some places.
Council teams are responding… Read more Audio
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Wellington water woes worsen in new report
21 Mar 2022Wellington's water woes look to be getting worse. A new report for Wellington City Council shows its water company can't make it to call outs on time, and says it's now not possible to stop sewage… 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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