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Tuesday, 7 September 2021
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Immigration Minister defends govt action on New Lynn terrorist
7 Sep 2021The government says it was not possible to deport the man at the centre of last week's terror attack, because he was appealing a decision to cancel his refugee status.
But the National Party and some… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 7 September 2021
7 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6271247316001 Video, Audio
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More rain as west Auckland flood clean-up, repairs ongoing
7 Sep 2021As the rain fell again today, it was no consolation for some West Auckland business owners still cleaning up after last week's devastating floods.
Some Kumeu businesses had no insurance. Others… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt close to securing deal for more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
7 Sep 2021New Zealand has dodged fears it would have to slow down its vaccination campaign with the government close to securing a deal boosting its supply of Pfizer doses.
After a slow start, the immunisation… Read more Video, Audio
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Testing all hospital patients for Covid-19 'not possible' - health officials
7 Sep 2021Health authorities have rebuffed calls for all patients to be tested for Covid-19 when entering hospital, saying that's simply not possible.
The midwives' union has demanded the action after a… Read more Video, Audio
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Northland with NZ in level 2, but cut off by Auckland lockdown
7 Sep 2021Trips to and from Northland look set to remain highly restricted, despite the region's drop in alert levels.
Northland will join the rest of the country - apart from Auckland - at alert level 2 at… Read more Audio
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Venues outside Auckland prepare for 'Delta' level 2 opening
Bars and restaurants are prepping for level 2 which comes into force on Tuesday night. But it comes with extra limits, in what the Prime Minister is calling "Delta level 2".
The government was quick… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 6 September 2021
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Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi celebrates first Tokyo gold
6 Sep 2021Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi's gold medal sits right where dreams are made on her pillow.
The 20-year-old from Pukekohe won NZ's first gold of the games in the hundred metres backstroke, finishing… Read more Audio
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MIQ boss discusses security after man’s escape
6 Sep 2021The investigation into how a man infected with Covid-19 was able to abscond from a quarantine hotel continues amid revelations he left his room via a fire escape that should have been alarmed, hid in… Read more Audio
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DNA gives 300 possible links in search for Onehunga baby’s mother
6 Sep 2021DNA has led police to a large group of people who could be related to a baby girl who was found at an Auckland recycling centre.
The body of the newborn was discovered by workers at the Onehunga site… Read more Video, Audio
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Churches confused over Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
6 Sep 2021A bill banning conversion therapy is causing confusion among some churches.
Concerns have been raised about how far the proposed legislation goes, and whether parents could be criminalised for having… Read more Audio
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Alcohol helplines get more calls from concerned loved ones during lockdown
6 Sep 2021The lockdown has some people reaching for the bottle, with help lines seeing an increase in calls about loved ones drinking too much. Hamish Cardwell has more. 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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