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Friday, 15 November 2024
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Scientists create 3D computer model of inside of nasal cavity
15 Nov 2024A team of scientists in Auckland and Germany have created a 3D computer model of the inside of the nasal cavity and part of the cranial cavity, basically the cubbyhole where your brain is. It's hoped… Read more Audio
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Re-election of Trump to have serious impacts on Canada
15 Nov 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Lisa Owen about re-election of Donald Trump looking to have serious ramifications on Canada - specifically on immigration, Canada just confirming it's… Read more Audio
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What are the expectations at work Christmas parties?
15 Nov 2024Ready or not, the Christmas party season is fast approaching and the work knees up is often where you find out who's naughty and who is nice. But no one wants the hangover of an HR investigation so… Read more Audio
Thursday, 14 November 2024
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Optus vows to sack staff who breach ethical and legal standards
14 Nov 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the new chief executive of the telco giant Optus vowing to weed out and sack staff who breach ethical and legal standards. Stephen Rue takes… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 14 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Rainbow travellers economic and social opportunity - advocate
14 Nov 2024A rainbow community advocacy group said New Zealand is missing out on a growing visitor market by not actively rolling out the welcome mat to LGBT-plus travellers. Currently, Tourism New Zealand isn't… Read more Audio
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Battle to bring NRL team south of the Bombays continues
14 Nov 2024The scrap is in the same city as three separate groups - each with their own bid to join the competition. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Deadline to toll new Manawatu and Hawke's Bay highway looming
14 Nov 2024A lower North Island district council is not giving up its fight against a proposal to toll a new highway linking Manawatu and Hawke's Bay, as a key deadline looms. The Tararua District Council is… Read more Audio
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1 in 3 retail workers feel unsafe in report of 400 workers
14 Nov 2024One in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into the peak Christmas shopping season. This is according to a new safety report surveying almost 400 New Zealand and Australian workers. The research… Read more Audio
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Govt ushers through first reading of Treaty Principles Bill
14 Nov 2024Parliament has erupted into fiery emotion this afternoon, with the entire public gallery emptied, as the government ushered the Treaty Principles Bill through its first reading. The bill received the… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Show begins, organisers breathe sigh of relief
14 Nov 2024Organisers of the Christchurch Show are breathing a sigh of relief following a positive start to the three-day event today. There had been fears of an A&P no-show earlier this year when its… Read more Audio
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NZME announces proposal to close 14 community newspapers
14 Nov 2024Local newspapers for the chop include the Te Awamutu Courier, Bush Telegraph, Whanganui Midweek, Manawatu Guardian, Napier Courier, Hastings Leader and the Central Hawkes Bay Mail. In an email, the… 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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