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Tuesday, 18 May 2021
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ACC claims process broken - sexual abuse survivors
Sexual abuse survivors say the ACC claims process is broken. Figures revealed today show almost nobody makes it through the system with approval.
Only 32 percent of sexual abuse claims are approved… Read more Audio
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Govt's immigration 'reset' scapegoating, migrants say
18 May 2021Migrants have hit back at the so-called immigration "reset" saying it uses them as a 'scapegoat' for problems with housing, infrastructure and worker welfare.
The government has signalled a change of… Read more Audio
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Ōpiki, Tokomaru - two towns no council seems to want
18 May 2021Opiki and Tokomaru residents in the Manawatu want to break away from their current council, which they say has neglected them for years, and forge a new future with Palmerston North.
They feel more… Read more Video, Audio
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Ports of Auckland bosses face council as delays continue
Ports of Auckland bosses have fronted up to frustrated Auckland councillors this afternoon as freight and logistics delays continue to affect businesses across the country.
Ports chief executive Tony… Read more Video, Audio
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Future of Ports of Auckland questioned again, delays ongoing
Business owners say they have been forced to pay more and risk breaching contracts because they can't get goods into Ports of Auckland.
Goods are being re-routed to Tauranga and arriving five weeks… Read more Audio
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Supermarket shoppers overcharged after IT glitch
18 May 2021Check your receipts - a computer glitch at dozens of supermarkets yesterday meant shoppers did not get the discounts that were advertised on the shelf.
If you were shopping at a Pak n Save, New World… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 18 May 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6254709745001 Video, Audio
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Rarotonga-NZ travel bubble - latest details from Day 1
18 May 2021Nick Truebridge joins Lisa Owen live from Rarotonga on day one of the NZ-Cook Islands travel bubble.
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Cook Islands-NZ travel: Hugs, tears, cheers at Rarotonga Airport
18 May 2021There were plenty of hugs, tears and cheers at Rarotonga international airport today as the Cook Islands bubble finally opened.
The first flight from Auckland left with almost 300 people on board to… Read more Video, Audio
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield responds to critical report on Covid-19 vaccine rollout
18 May 2021A report into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout raises serious concerns about whether the government can reach its targets and if there's even enough vaccine in the country.
It calls on health authorities… Read more Video, Audio
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Waikato DHB not certain how long before cyber attack fixed
18 May 2021Clinical services across all Waikato public hospitals have been seriously affected by a cyber security incident with all phones and computers down.
Outpatient appointments and patients coming for a… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 17 May 2021
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Rugby: All Blacks to square off against might of the Pacific
17 May 2021The All Blacks will play two tests against Fiji and one against Tonga in a rejigged July schedule.
The changes have been brought about following Italy's decision to pull out of their tour here… 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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