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Friday, 17 September 2021
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New sponsorship programme for NZ communities to welcome refugees
17 Sep 2021New Zealanders wanting to welcome refugees into their community will be able to apply for a new sponsorship visa from next month.
The sponsorship programme is part of an expanded trial, in which… Read more Audio
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Demand for Auckland pet refuge triples under lockdown
17 Sep 2021A pet shelter in Auckland for animals from abusive households says demand for their service has tripled since lockdown began.
Since opening just two months ago Pet Refuge is getting more and more… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers, principals thrilled as school holidays unmoved
The government has decided not to bring forward the school holidays despite calls from exhausted parents and the opposition.
The school break will go ahead from October 2 - meaning Auckland parents… Read more Audio
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Police confirm investigation into rugby player exemptions
17 Sep 2021An update on our earlier story now regarding the NPC rugby unions who wrongly obtained exemptions for players to travel out of Auckland's level 4 lockdown.
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Timaru homicide: Family from South Africa left MIQ a week ago
17 Sep 2021The family at the centre of a homicide in Timaru had only left MIQ a week ago after arriving in the country from South Africa.
Three young children were found dead after police were called to a… Read more Video, Audio
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Terrorist's immigration a 'glaring omission' from review - National
17 Sep 2021The National Party says the Auckland terrorist's immigration history is a glaring omission in the government review of the September the third attacks.
Charities say huge gaps that exist in services… Read more Audio
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Concerns Covid-19 vaccine rollout not reaching those using mental health, addiction services
17 Sep 2021There is concern the vaccine rollout is not reaching people using mental health and addiction services - people who were prioritised by the government for earlier access to the Pfizer jab.
Advocacy… Read more Video, Audio
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Motorbikes sought in search for missing man and children
17 Sep 2021Police searching for missing King Country man, Thomas Phillips are keen to know the whereabouts of two motorbikes he owned.
Mr Phillips and his three children haven't been seen since last Saturday at… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 17 September 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6272952857001 Video, Audio
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School staff near Covid-19 border cannot get special exemptions
17 Sep 2021A small college just south of Auckland's border is stretched to the max because several staff cannot get Covid-19 travel exemptions.
Among those locked out of level two land is Te Kauwhata College's… Read more Audio
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Mark Dunphy explains plan to keep America's Cup in Auckland
17 Sep 2021Auckland businessman Mark Dunphy explains his plan to keep the America's Cup regatta on home turf. Read more Audio
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America's Cup 2024 in Auckland still a possibility
17 Sep 2021The door may still be ajar for Auckland to host the America's Cup in 2024. A decision on a host city was due to be announced today.
Instead, Team New Zealand says they need more time to assess three… Read more Audio
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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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