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Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Northland whānau warn others off self-styled justice campaigner
A Northland whānau is warning others off a self-proclaimed justice campaigner after he billed them thousands of dollars for providing support and advice for a family member in jail - but delivered… Read more Audio
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Auckland family happy to be home after Covid-19 quarantine
21 Sep 2021A family is sleeping in their own beds tonight fresh from a stint in quarantine after contracting Covid-19.
Vanessa Goodson went into quarantine in Auckland when her five-year-old daughter caught the… Read more Video, Audio
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Piles of paperbacks in the post as Auckland goes level 3
21 Sep 2021It's not just Netflix Aucklanders have been eyeballing over lockdown, there's been a rush on for ebooks as well.
In fact the weekly demand for online ebooks almost doubled in Auckland libraries… Read more Audio
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Peeni Henare details vaccine rollout for Māori
The government is warning people breaking covid rules will cost them as it increases the penalties people may be forced to pay.
The courts will now be able to sting people up to $12,000 for breaching… Read more Video, Audio
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Collins refuses to resign, even if National polls below 20 percent
21 Sep 2021National's leader Judith Collins says she will never resign from her position - even if the party's support sinks below 20 percent.
The declaration comes as dissatisfaction at her performance grows… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 21 September 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6273503894001 Video, Audio
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Bacon butty adds sizzle to Taranaki vaccination rollout
In an effort to boost vaccination rates the Taranaki District Health Board is adding a bit of sizzle to make getting a jab more appetising.
Tomorrow morning anyone who turns up for a shot at its New… Read more Audio
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Auckland builders wary of chaos as work returns under level 3
21 Sep 2021Auckland builders are being told to plan carefully to avoid chaos when they return to work tomorrow.
Most sites are expected to reopen at level 3. But straight away they will face what other firms… Read more Audio
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Shot bro? Covid-19 vaccination buses jab 400 in first week
21 Sep 2021Nearly a week since their launch, Auckland's shiny new vaccination buses have given the shot to just over 400 people.
But several of the promised buses are yet to hit the road.
Checkpoint went in… Read more Video, Audio
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Self-styled justice reformer's prison visit rights pulled after charging inmate thousands
The Department of Corrections has launched an investigation and suspended the visitor privileges of a self-styled justice reformer, following allegations he charged an inmate's family thousands of… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 20 September 2021
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Netball: Silver Ferns v England Tests a logistical nightmare
20 Sep 2021It's been a logistical nightmare but the Silver Ferns and England will meet in the first of three Tests in Christchurch tonight.
Four days ago, the Silver Ferns were preparing to play without their… Read more Video, Audio
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Epidemiologist Rod Jackson on Covid-19 alert level change
20 Sep 2021Epidemiologist Professor Rod Jackson discusses Auckland's move to Covid-19 alert level 3. 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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