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Wednesday, 26 August 2020
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Auckland Zoo welcomes first rhino birth in 20 years
26 Aug 2020Auckland Zoo has announced the arrival of its much-anticipated baby rhino, the first calf born at the zoo in 20 years.
The baby girl rhino was born on August 14 and is the first child of 30-year-old… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt hopes recycling upgrade will divert more from landfills
26 Aug 2020It seems New Zealanders are pretty rubbish at recycling, with 70 percent of recyclable material going to landfill - but it may not be entirely our fault.
A new report out today on standardising… Read more Audio
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Health Minister responds to Ombudsman's report on 'degrading' conditions in mental health care
26 Aug 2020Health Minister Minister Chris Hipkins was asked if its "good enough" that two DHBs are in breach of the UN convention against torture and degrading treatment, due to conditions at its mental health… Read more Video, Audio
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Degrading conditions at mental health units 'disgusting', change needed now - Shaun Robinson
26 Aug 2020The Mental Health Foundation is worried appalling conditions at two secure mental health units have harmed some patients and will scare off people seeking help.
The Chief Ombudsman has named and… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 26 August 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Yet another police shooting of an unarmed black man in US
26 Aug 2020Warning: Details in video story some may find distressing
It's going to take a miracle for him to ever walk again. That from the lawyers for the family of Wisconsin man Jacob Blake, shot seven times… Read more Video, Audio
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NZX cyber attacks suggest offshore organised crime - expert
26 Aug 2020A computer expert says a second cyber attack on the NZ Stock exchange in as many days suggests an organised offshore group is behind the take down of a high profile target.
The NZX went offline at… Read more Video, Audio
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Numbers steady on first day of Covid-19 testing blitz
26 Aug 2020Today was the first day of a supposed Covid-19 testing 'blitz' - with steady demand at testing centres but no major increase in numbers.
The government is encouraging people without symptoms in south… Read more Audio
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Auckland church centre of Covid-19 'mini cluster'
26 Aug 2020An Auckland church is at the centre of a 'mini cluster' of Covid-19 cases, with five people tested positive for the virus in recent days.
Health authorities expect the group will be linked to the… Read more Audio
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Survivors face 'maggot' Christchurch terrorist for third day
26 Aug 2020Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing.
Brenton Tarrant has been described as a piece of trash in another day of emotive - at times angry - victim impact statements at his… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
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Covid-19 puts a leash on Mittens the Wellington cat
25 Aug 2020Wellington's famous cat, Mittens, is facing some Covid-19 restrictions of his own.
The fluffy ginger feline is known for appearing around the capital and has most recently found fame on the New… Read more Audio
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100 years since first flight crossed Cook Strait
25 Aug 2020One hundred years ago today a small bi-plane made the first air crossing of the often treacherous Cook Strait.
The Canterbury Aviation Company's successful mission was a major milestone in New… 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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