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Friday, 25 September 2020
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Six months since NZ entered full Covid-19 lockdown
25 Sep 2020Today marks six months since the country entered full lockdown.
At 11.59 on March 25, the country moved into Covid-19 Alert Level 4, introducing some of the strictest public health measures seen… Read more Audio
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Christchurch red zone land, Sutton house given to council
25 Sep 2020Some of Christchurch's earthquake damaged red-zone land is another step closer to having some long term decisions made about its future. Today the Minister of Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan… Read more Audio
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Immigration in NZ - what are parties' policies?
25 Sep 2020Winston Peters says New Zealand's border will re-open sooner than people think and mass immigration should be consigned to the past.
With foreign arrivals flat-lining, we asked the main political… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 25 September 2020
25 Sep 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Covid-19: 35 close contacts identified after Taupo trip
Officials have identified 35 close contacts of the three community covid-19 cases who travelled to Taupo.
Eight have returned negative test results, while the rest have been or are in the process of… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns, Black Caps get all clear for international play
25 Sep 2020The Silver Ferns and the Black Caps will resume international play next month with both sports being given the all clear to host international teams.
The Silver Ferns will host England in a… Read more Audio
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Traffic: Severe weather may close Auckland Harbour Bridge
25 Sep 2020Aucklanders fleeing the city for the school holidays are being urged to be patient as they hit the road out of town, with damage to the Harbour Bridge still causing some delays.
Two of the bridge's… Read more Video, Audio
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Peters criticises Ihumātao protests in Orewa speech
25 Sep 2020New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says a "dangerous settlement" at Ihumātao is just around the corner and only his party will stop it.
During a speech at Orewa to around 100 people today, Mr… Read more Audio
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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Miramar creatives encourage artists to try virtual reality work
24 Sep 2020What happens when you spend three years working to create a virtual world for international audiences - only for a pandemic to disrupt it all?
A Miramar creative duo took their own personal and… Read more Video, Audio
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Man describes state home abuse which led to life of crime
24 Sep 2020A man has given a harrowing account of the consequences to his life after going into state care in the 1970s.
Earl White, which is a pseudonym, has given evidence to the Abuse in Care Royal… Read more Audio
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Rugby: All Blacks may be forced into isolation at Christmas
24 Sep 2020New Zealand Rugby has been left blindsided and angry after SANZAR released the draw for the end of year Rugby Championship forcing the All Blacks to spend Christmas in quarantine.
The draw sees the… Read more Video, Audio
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Top MMA fighter starts mentorship to train young talent
24 Sep 2020Turning youthful aggression into a constructive career is behind a mentorship programme set-up by one of the biggest names in New Zealand's thriving mixed martial arts scene.
Dan Hooker is ranked… Read more 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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