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Thursday, 24 September 2020
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Education Ministry accused of racism over kura repairs delay
24 Sep 2020The national body of kura kaupapa is accusing the Ministry of Education of institutional racism in the way it prioritises total immersion Māori schools for repairs and rebuilds.
A Christchurch kura… Read more Audio
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Road to Hollyford Track repairs about to begin
24 Sep 2020Work will get underway on an access road to a popular Fiordland track soon, after it was partly wiped out by floodwaters.
Locals have been calling for the road into the popular Hollyford track to be… Read more Audio
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Auckland water limits ease slightly, but problems far from over
24 Sep 2020Auckland Council has chosen to slightly ease water restrictions, but the region's water woes are far from over. Restrictions on commercial users will be eased first - but loosening of restrictions on… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 24 September 2020
24 Sep 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Untreated dental problems leading to dangerous self-medication
24 Sep 2020A Christchurch hospital dentist says people are coming close to death in order to manage the pain of untreated dental disease themselves.
Within the last two months, at least one person a week is… Read more Audio
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Collins keeps pushing for farmers' votes
Judith Collins has been out on the campaign trail with a bold call today - claiming Jacinda Ardern hates farmers.
It's part of National's fierce attempt to put agriculture back on the agenda -… Read more Audio
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Al Noor mosque Imam urges reform of hate speech laws to protect religion from discrimination
24 Sep 2020The Imam of the Al Noor mosque is calling for a reform of the country's hate speech laws to include religion.
Jacinda Ardern unveiled a plaque at the mosque today to honour the 51 worshippers killed… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Taupō gathering 'not ideal' - Bloomfield
24 Sep 2020It's been revealed an Auckland family infected with Covid-19 holidayed in Taupo and broke alert level rules by gathering in large groups before they knew they were infected.
The cases are linked to a… Read more Video, Audio
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Will All Blacks face Christmas in quarantine?
The All Blacks are facing Christmas in quarantine - unless their demand for a Rugby Championship schedule change is met.
SANZAAR today announced the All Blacks final match is set for the December 12… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
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Who could join David Seymour in Parliament?
23 Sep 2020The ACT Party's sole MP could have company in Parliament, lots of it, if the latest 1 News Colmar Brunton poll proves accurate.
It puts the party's support at 7 percent. That translates to nine MPs.
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New Covid-19 cases - what you need to know
23 Sep 2020A new, previously unknown case of covid has emerged as likely being the country's first.
The Ministry of Health says it has uncovered the find after a Waikato man returned a weak positive test this… Read more Audio
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Cruise ship company wants to offer 'bubble' trips around NZ
23 Sep 2020Our travel wings have been clipped with the borders closed for the foreseeable future but there may be some hope on the horizon. Ponant Yacht Cruises and Expeditions wants to operate 'bubble… Read more Video, 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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