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Thursday, 27 January 2022
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Whaka 100 cancelled days before race over Covid fears
The wheels have fallen off a cycle race planned for this weekend, due to red light restrictions.
It was all go for the two day Whaka 100 events in Rotorua this Saturday until organisers say… Read more Video, Audio
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No guarantees hospitals, ICUs will withstand Omicron outbreak
27 Jan 2022The Prime Minister can't give assurances New Zealand's hospitals and ICU's will hold up in the Omicron outbreak.
New modelling predicts daily infections could climb sharply in the coming weeks and… Read more Audio
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Schools scramble to test students after Omicron case at Soundsplash
From summer festival to potential super spreader event, the fallout from Hamilton's Soundsplash gig is becoming clearer.
So far five attendees have tested positive for Covid-19, with at least one… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
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ACT leader David Seymour on govt's Omicron response
26 Jan 2022ACT Party leader David Seymour talks to Lisa Owen about the government's three-phased Omicron response.
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Govt sets out 'three-phased' Omicron response
26 Jan 2022More and more New Zealanders will have to look after themselves at home as the Omicron outbreak grows.
The government has set out how each of its three phases in the 'red' traffic light setting will… Read more Audio
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Mushrooms may be the fun food to grow at home in isolation
26 Jan 2022If the worst of Covid comes to pass and food supplies get hit - growing your own mushrooms might be the solution.
That's what one Raglan couple did during lockdown - and now it's sprouted into a… Read more Video, Audio
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Complaints after Nadal's Australian Open win over Shapovalov
26 Jan 2022Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is one step closer to a record 21st Grand Slam title - but not everyone is happy about it.
The 35-year-old remains in the hunt for a second Australian Open title… Read more Video, Audio
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Amnesty declared for people to hand in fake vaccine passes
26 Jan 2022Canterbury Police have announced an amnesty for people to hand in fake Covid vaccine passes.
Detective Sergeant Daniel Isherwood says there are a number of people in the wider Christchurch area who… Read more Audio
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Another season with staff shortages at orchards, farms
26 Jan 2022With harvest season set to kick off in the top of the South Island, orchardists, growers and hop farmers are facing staff shortages due to closed borders.
It's estimated the region needs 1500 more… Read more Audio
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Govt criticised over interference with Rapid Antigen Test order
26 Jan 2022Private suppliers of Rapid Antigen Tests have lashed out at the government's interference with their orders.
The government plans to increase the number of tests available to the public ahead of an… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 26 January 2021
26 Jan 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Farmers call to be critical workers in Omicron response
Farmers are warning of huge pressures on food supply if they're not considered part of the critical workforce.
The government has laid out its three-phase plan to tackle omicron, which would allow… Read more Video, 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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