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Wednesday, 24 November 2021
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Border announcement: Family reunions, overseas travel in sight
So international travel and family reunions abroad will soon be back on the cards, with most saying the time to bust the international border is well overdue.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge hit the… Read more Audio
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Covid-19 Minister details border reopening, MIQ announcement
New Zealand's border restrictions are being eased early next year.
From January 17, fully vaccinated New Zealanders who test negative before departure will be able to travel from Australia without… Read more Video, Audio
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Tuesday, 23 November 2021
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Four NZ Breakers team members get Covid-19 in Australia
23 Nov 2021Four members of the NZ Breakers basketball touring group have tested positive for Covid-19.
The group of 39, currently based in Australia, includes players, staff, partners and children.
All have… Read more Audio
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Australia Cricket on hunt for new skipper as Paine quits
23 Nov 2021The Ashes are less than three weeks away, and the Australian cricket side is still without a Test captain.
Tim Paine's sudden resignation last Friday amid a sexting scandal has left little time for… Read more Audio
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Auckland businesses grapple with scanning certificates, distancing, and other measures
23 Nov 2021Auckland businesses are grappling with how they'll manage the scan in process for customers and clients, on top of distancing and number restrictions.
But hairdressers have got a week's head start… Read more Video, Audio
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Michael Wood details tool for businesses requiring vaccinations
23 Nov 2021The government is preparing to roll out a tool to help businesses make decisions about vaccines in the workplace.
But it won't be available until mid-December, when the country would have already… Read more Audio
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Queenstown businesses struggle with severe staff shortages
23 Nov 2021Queenstown businesses are grappling with severe staff shortages - with some managers preparing to pitch in on the front line this summer.
Fully vaccinated people will be able to cross the Auckland… Read more Audio
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Whangārei on high alert as local Covid case discovered
23 Nov 2021A Covid case in the Whangārei suburb of Otangarei has health authorities on high alert, with fears it could be a 'timebomb' waiting to go off.
The positive case spent a week in the community before… Read more Audio
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Govt may review no-eviction policy for Kainga Ora tenants
The government may take a second look at Kāinga Ora's policy that's seen no tenants evicted in the past three years.
That's despite complaints of unruly behaviour and harassment of their neighbours… Read more Audio
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Judge warns Brian Tamaki of risk of further protests
Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been issued with fresh charges over their latest Covid protest.
Brian Tamaki has appeared in court this afternoon. Our reporter Jordan Bond has… Read more Video, Audio
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Home isolation cases urged to call 111 if conditions worsen
23 Nov 2021More than 1400 Covid-positive people are home isolating in the northern region and they're being urged to dial 111 without hesitation if their condition deteriorates.
It follows several deaths of… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 23 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6283330184001 Video, Audio
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Checkpoint
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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