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Monday, 27 September 2021
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Auckland port CEO's $1m exit payout 'unjustified' - Phil Goff
The former Ports of Auckland boss brought in lawyers to negotiate his exit payout of nearly $1 million, but any details as to why he was given the money remain under wraps.
Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff… Read more Video, Audio
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No paradise city in South Island for Guns n' Roses
The South Island has not had a case of Covid-19 in the community for more than a year, despite that they woke today of news that another big event has been canned.
Guns n' Roses called off their… Read more Audio
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Eden Park urges Aucklanders to get vaccinated so it can survive
Eden Park says it will struggle to stay commercially viable if vaccination rates in Auckland do not get close to 90 percent.
As the prospect of summer crowds and concerts draw closer, major events… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 Minister on details of self-isolation pilot
Home isolation is coming, but not quite yet and it is just for a select few. The Prime Minister floated the idea of a self isolation in pilot in August saying it would begin in October.
Today Jacinda… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 24 September 2021
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Emergency contraceptive pill free at Northland pharmacies
24 Sep 2021The emergency contraceptive pill, or morning after pill, normally comes at a cost of at least $40 at New Zealand pharmacies.
But across Northland, it is free. For the last two years, the DHB has… Read more Audio
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Govt's mental health delivery review sparks political tit-for-tat
The government has been handed a good report card for its work in the mental health system but has been criticised by the opposition for reviewing itself.
The Implementation Unit is housed in the… Read more Audio
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Cook Islands' tourism suffers from NZ Covid-19 outbreak
24 Sep 2021Cook Islands' tourism industry is facing a blow from New Zealand's outbreak. It's been five and a half weeks since Aotearoa went into lockdown and most Kiwi visitors who planned to wait it out, have… Read more Audio
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Wage subsidy bill for Delta lockdown now $2.5 billion
24 Sep 2021The wage subsidies bill for the latest lockdowns across Aotearoa has reached $2.5 billion, but requests for support are dropping as restrictions ease.
Nita Blake-Persen has the story. Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns face mammoth task to hold Taini Jamison Trophy
24 Sep 2021The Silver Ferns face a mammoth task to hold onto the Taini Jamison Trophy when they take on England in the deciding Test in Christchurch tonight.
The Ferns confirmed this afternoon that injury has… Read more Video, Audio
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New report claims Tarras can support international airport
24 Sep 2021Christchurch Airport has today released analysis showing Tarras - a small Central Otago farming settlement - can support an international airport.
The airport - which is owned by Christchurch City… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 September 2021
24 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Ultra-marathon runner goes 24hrs for Breathe Better September
24 Sep 2021Heading out for a jog this weekend? Spare a thought for Nick Ashill, because by the time you roll out of bed he will probably have been running 24 hours straight.
The Victoria University marketing… 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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