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Wednesday, 2 June 2021
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Melbourne Covid-19 lockdown extended another 7 days - latest
2 Jun 2021Melbourne's lockdown has been extended another seven days as the cluster of community Covid-19 cases there continues to tick up.
But restrictions in the rest of the state of Victoria will ease… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 2 June 2021
2 Jun 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6257023050001 Video, Audio
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Water reform urged or costs will be unaffordable - studies
2 Jun 2021Do nothing and a big bill is what New Zealanders might face if change does not happen. That's the conclusion of a ream of studies looking at water reform released by the government today.
The… Read more Video, Audio
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Marsden Pt workers fear major job losses as shutdown looms
2 Jun 2021Workers at Northland's oil refinery say the region should be bracing for the biggest loss of jobs in a generation, but not enough is being done to cushion the blow.
Plans for a $250 million shutdown… Read more Video, Audio
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Springfield faces huge clean-up, but some damage beyond repair
2 Jun 2021Nearly 400mm of rain came down in the Canterbury town of Springfield and now the water has receded, people have returned for the big clean up, but some damage is beyond repair.
Our reporter Louise… Read more Video, Audio
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Corrections' lack of action 'very disappointing' - Chief Ombudsman
2 Jun 2021Corrections is being accused of inertia and moving at a glacial pace when it comes to improving "barren and undignified" jail conditions and the treatment of inmates.
The Chief Ombudsman says it is… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 1 June 2021
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NZ experts develop tools to stop dangerous eating disorder
1 Jun 2021Warning: This story may be distressing for some.
It's considered the world's most dangerous eating disorder - now New Zealand researchers are developing tools to prevent Diabulimia.
It is when… Read more Audio
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Agriculture cannot dodge emissions reductions - Climate Change Commission
1 Jun 2021The Climate Commission Chair has told farmers to clean up their climate practices or risk international punishment.
Rod Carr told a climate conference that there'll be no way for the agricultural… Read more Audio
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Auckland water rates rise a necessary pill - WaterCare
1 Jun 2021WaterCare says it has some sympathy for the Aucklanders whose water costs will double in the next ten years, but says - unfortunately - it's a necessary pill to swallow.
Aucklanders meanwhile think… Read more Video, Audio
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Waikuku Holiday Park owner describes flood devastation
1 Jun 2021Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.
That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.
Torrential rain and water… Read more Video, Audio
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Nick Smith may not return to Parliament after retirement news
1 Jun 2021Outgoing National MP Nick Smith appears to be giving Parliament a wide berth and it is not clear if he will return to serve out his notice.
The MP is under investigation for a spat in his office last… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 1 June 2021
1 Jun 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6256869894001 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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