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Wednesday, 12 August 2020
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Cold store company linked to Covid-19 case shut down
The cold store company in Auckland where one worker has tested positive for Covid-19 is Americold NZ.
The worker is from its Mt Wellington plant which has now been closed down. The company has… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 alert level 3: Aucklanders queue for testing, rush to supermarkets
12 Aug 2020Auckland has ground to a halt today as people rushed out to get supplies, Covid tests, and work gear, as the level three restrictions came into place.
It was gridlock around the six testing centres… Read more Video, Audio
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Case modelling 'interesting academic exercise' but testing, tracing more important - Hipkins
12 Aug 2020As Auckland goes into Level 3 lockdown and New Zealand enters Level 2 lockdown following four positive Covid-19 cases in south Auckland, Health Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 11 August 2020
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Crusaders confirm Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy damaged
11 Aug 2020The Crusaders have confirmed the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy has been damaged after the team secured the competition title at the weekend.
The nine-time champions continued their reign of success by… Read more Audio
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NZDF apologises, compensates injured soldier after 31 years
11 Aug 2020A former soldier left a tetraplegic due to a Defence Force failure has been given a formal apology and compensation 31 years after the incident.
George Nepata received a formal apology this morning… Read more Audio
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Clean-up underway after St Paul's Dunedin Cathedral fire
11 Aug 2020Dunedin churchgoers have begun cleaning up after a fire broke out in the roof of St Paul's Cathedral early this morning.
Firefighters were called to the Anglican Cathedral at the corner of Moray… Read more Video, Audio
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Pike recovery halted after dangerous residue discovered
11 Aug 2020The recovery of the Pike River Mine's entry tunnel has been halted, after the discovery of a carcinogenic residue. It has been found on the walls, the roof and mining equipment and could even be on… Read more Audio
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Phil Goff responds to report critical of Auckland CCOs
11 Aug 2020A highly critical review of organisations controlled by Auckland Council paints a picture of dysfunction and a lack of accountability.
The five so called CCOs - Auckland Transport, Pānuku, Watercare… Read more Video, Audio
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Paul Henry backs idea for monetising Covid-19 managed isolation
Calls to further monetise managed isolation are growing louder with veteran broadcaster Paul Henry chiming in.
Henry, himself in managed isolation, having returned home, was back in New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 test
11 Aug 2020Another case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand - this time a man in his twenties who travelled from Melbourne at the end of July.
The positive test came on the 12th day of his managed… Read more Video, Audio
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Family fights chaotic system in caring for disabled foster child
11 Aug 2020A Woodville family has spoken about their nightmare ordeal trying to get funding and support to look after their severely disabled foster child.
Dairy farmers Pip and Jules Cook care for 15-year-old… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 11 August 2020
11 Aug 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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