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Monday, 6 September 2021
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Starting a new job an extra stress in lockdown
6 Sep 2021Starting a new job can be stressful enough, but some have been forced to do it during lockdown.
While many organisations have overcome the challenges with working from home, it can be a whole new… Read more Video, Audio
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Lawyers argue New Lynn terrorist could have been deported
6 Sep 2021Lawyers say there was an opportunity for the LynnMall terrorist to be deported if he was considered a national security threat.
But the government says that could not have happened because the man… Read more Audio
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NZ outside Auckland readies for 'Delta' version of level 2
6 Sep 2021From midnight Wednesday morning all of New Zealand - barring Auckland - will move to alert level 2, but with new restrictions in the face of Covid-19 Delta.
South Islanders say they are relieved and… Read more Audio
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Lockdown fashions: Are we dressing up to work from home?
6 Sep 2021Lockdown means we're at home almost 24/7. So what are people choosing to wear each day - is it pyjamas and sports gear on repeat or are some people actually getting dressed for work?
Reporter Louise… Read more Video, Audio
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Retail NZ discusses worker safety after terror attack
6 Sep 2021Facial recognition and body cameras could be on the horizon for shop staff after Friday's terror attacks and increasing in-store aggression.
Seven people were injured at the New Lynn Countdown and… Read more Video, Audio
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Ports of Auckland staff furious over ousted CEO's payout
6 Sep 2021The Maritime Union is furious outgoing Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been paid nearly $1.8 million before leaving the company.
Gibson, who resigned in May, is facing health and… Read more Video, Audio
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'A new low' - Seymour digs in after sharing Covid-19 vaccination access code for Māori
6 Sep 2021ACT Party leader David Seymour is under fire tonight for publishing a priority access code Māori can use to get vaccinated without making an appointment.
Whānau Ora's no-booking system began on… Read more Audio
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Modified alert level 1 possible again for NZ - Professor Baker
6 Sep 2021Alert level 2 looms for the whole country outside of Auckland on Tuesday night, but with extra rules in the face of Covid-19 Delta.
Gatherings will be limited to 50 people at indoor venues, and 100… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 6 September 2021
6 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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How difficult is distancing on the streets in Auckland?
6 Sep 2021We all know the rule - you can get your fitness fix in lockdown, but only if you maintain a two metre buffer.
But with Auckland's footpaths seemingly busier than ever under Level Four, we wanted to… Read more Video, Audio
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New level 2 rules 'takes us out at the knees' - Venues Ōtautahi CEO
6 Sep 2021All of New Zealand apart from Auckland will move to level 2 on Tuesday night. But the limit on gatherings has changed - 50 people for indoor events and 100 at outdoor events.
Caroline Harvie-Teare is… Read more Video, Audio
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Terrorist's neighbours shocked he was living in community
6 Sep 2021Neighbours of the LynnMall terrorist are shocked such a dangerous person was living in their West Auckland street and question why the authorities allowed it.
Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was… 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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