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Friday, 17 December 2021
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Hospitality, tourism apprehensive as Omicron looms
17 Dec 2021Genomic testing is underway to determine whether the Omicron variant has spread amongst other passengers onboard a flight from Dubai to Auckland.
At least two other passengers onboard the flight… Read more Audio
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Internal review launched over MSD spending on private rentals
17 Dec 2021The Minister of Social Development has launched an internal review after she missed several red flags around multimillion dollar spending on private rentals for the homeless.
The Auditor-General this… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 16 December 2021
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Parts of Canterbury cut off by torrential rain
16 Dec 2021Torrential rain has left parts of Canterbury cut off after a month's-worth of rain fell in one day. Homes in Le Bons Bay in the Banks peninsula were evacuated overnight after the stream burst and took… Read more Audio
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Partner of man who died in custody urges better police training
16 Dec 2021Australian-born farm worker Allen Ball died on a holding cell floor after consuming a mix of pharmaceutical drugs and spirits. Police assumed he was a drunk and sleeping it off. Now, an Independent… Read more Audio
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Omicron can be kept out of NZ - Professor Baker
Omicron has arrived but it does not have to get into New Zealand, Professor Michael Baker has told Checkpoint. Read more Video, Audio
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Inquiry launched into claims over Black Ferns coach's actions
16 Dec 2021An independent inquiry has been launched to look into allegations the actions of the Black Ferns coach led to a player's mental breakdown.
In a social media post, Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate said… Read more Audio
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Tairua pub on reduced hours under staff shortage
16 Dec 2021It's situation critical for a Coromandel restaurant owner who says a staff shortage is eating into their opening hours. Andrea Johnson owns Manaia in Tairua and Cabana in Pauanui, but is operating at… Read more Video, Audio
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NSW braces for major Covid surge after biggest day of cases
16 Dec 2021New South Wales is bracing for a major surge in Covid 19 cases - after recording its biggest ever day of cases.
There were 1700 new infections today and health authorities say it's going to rise… Read more Audio
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Feilding cut off by storm, area hit by torrential rain
16 Dec 2021A rural Manawatū community is cut off from the outside world after the latest deluge wreaked havoc in the region.
In Feilding some homes have been left sopping after torrents of water tore through… Read more Audio
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Auckland hospitality puts hope in customers under orange level
16 Dec 2021Auckland hospitality businesses are holding out for the orange light - hoping it'll tide them over until the border opens.
It's been two weeks since Tāmaki Makaurau moved to red and it's another two… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 December 2021
16 Dec 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6287068221001 Video, Audio
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NZ reacts as nation reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated
16 Dec 2021Pop the Christmas crackers early, New Zealand has nailed 90 percent double dosed just in time for the start of the silly season.
The milestone comes nearly two months after the Prime Minister… 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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