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Wednesday, 16 June 2021
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Mark Orams predicts cross-country locations for next America's Cup
Team New Zealand has tacked away from a big chunk of money offered by the government, and could be headed off-shore to defend the America's Cup.
The government has confirmed it offered up a $99… Read more Audio
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Artist calls out racism after te reo Māori sticker gets graffiti complaint
16 Jun 2021Signs in te reo in a Kāpiti Coast town have prompted a graffiti complaint to the council.
But the Ōtaki artist behind them says the real problem is racism. Read more Video, Audio
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Russell Museum baffled by bones dropped at doorstep
16 Jun 2021Bones dropped off on the doorstep of the Russell Museum are baffling staff, archaeologists and iwi.
They're also concerned the remains - found on Saturday - are human. Sam Olley reports. Read more Audio
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Marsden Pt refinery workers keen to upskill to develop biofuels
16 Jun 2021Talks are under way with New Zealand's only oil refinery about potentially using the facility to make biofuels.
The Marsden Point refinery near Whangārei looks likely to be scaled back to an… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 16 June 2021
16 Jun 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6259091039001 Video, Audio
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Erika Fairweather declard NZ Olympic team member at school
16 Jun 2021Dunedin teenager Erika Fairweather was today officially announced as a member of New Zealand's Olympic team at her school assembly.
The 17-year-old Kavanagh College student will likely be the… Read more Video, Audio
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Mental health hikoi: Mike King hands back order of merit medal in protest
High profile mental health campaigner Mike King got emotional as he handed back his order of merit medal today.
He believes the government's mental health funding efforts have failed and no one in… Read more Video, Audio
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Utes still big ticket items at Fieldays 2021
16 Jun 2021Thousands of farmers flocked to the first day of Fieldays today, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event.
The event was cancelled because of Covid-19 last year, so expectations are high… Read more Video, Audio
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Fight for next America's Cup in NZ not over - Royal NZ Yacht Squadron Commodore
16 Jun 2021Royal NZ yacht squadron Commodore Aaron Young says the America's Cup is about billionaires and money, discussing the rejection of the government offer to host the next regatta. Read more Video, Audio
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America's Cup sailing away from NZ for next regatta
16 Jun 2021New Zealand's Cup looks set to sail elsewhere for its next battle. Team New Zealand is entering discussions with other nations keen to host the 37th America's Cup, after rejecting a… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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Philanthropist, businessman Sir Eion Edgar remembered fondly
15 Jun 2021Philanthropist and businessman Sir Eion Edgar is being remembered for his selfless generosity, and his wicked bowling arm.
Sir Eion died yesterday afternoon from cancer at the age of 76 in his… Read more Audio
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Wellington spatial plan: The clash over character
15 Jun 2021Protecting Wellington's character versus the need for high density housing.
That's the challenge facing the city council as they work through changes to the proposed spatial plan.
The high-level… 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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