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Friday, 12 June 2020
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Phil Twyford discusses America's Cup border exemptions
12 Jun 2020Two America's Cup syndicates have been granted special exemptions to get through our closed borders, but international spectators might be watching from their couches rather than New Zealand waters… Read more Video, Audio
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Waikato-Tainui welcome removal of Hamilton statue
12 Jun 2020Waikato Māori say glorifying colonial-era figures in statue form is a reminder of the devastating effects of British injustice.
Hamilton City Council contractors this morning removed British army… Read more Video, Audio
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Northland police find body believed to be Bridget Simmonds
12 Jun 2020Police investigating the disappearance of Northland woman Bridget Simmonds have unearthed what's believed to be her remains at a rural property near Whangarei - where she used to live.
The last… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 11 June 2020
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Illegal fishing reports keep DOC busy after lockdown
11 Jun 2020A spate of alleged illegal fishing near Wellington post-lockdown has kept Department of Conservation staff and coast watchers busy over the past few weeks.
There are two marine reserves in the… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt pledges $200m for south Auckland health, but more needed, leaders say
11 Jun 2020The government has allocated $200 million to improve health care in South Auckland but health leaders say it is only the beginning of what's needed.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Health… Read more Video, Audio
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Rest homes ill-prepared for Covid-19, review finds
11 Jun 2020An independent review of Covid-19 clusters in aged care has found some rest homes were ill prepared for the impact of Covid-19 case, let alone an outbreak.
The Ministry of Health review, released… Read more Audio
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Auckland's Commercial Bay opens for post-lockdown shopping
11 Jun 2020A brand new shopping centre opened for business in Auckland, with hoards of shoppers flocking for some post-lockdown retail therapy.
Commercial Bay is right next to the Britomart Train Station in… Read more Video, Audio
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Tourism guides join the conservation battle on wilding pines
11 Jun 2020Kayak and glacier guides are turning their hand to clearing the country of wilding pines.
It's all part of a $1 billion government programme to get those laid off due to Covid-19 back in to work.
So… Read more Video, Audio
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Stranded visitors in Hawke's Bay a 'slow train wreck'
11 Jun 2020The Immigration Minister says the government is considering options to help foreign nationals relying on emergency help from Civil Defence.
It comes as Civil Defence Hawke's Bay is worried a "slow… Read more Video, Audio
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Police armed response trial dealt with 12-year-olds, many Māori, documents reveal
11 Jun 2020The Police Armed Response Team trial is being criticised for attending call outs to deal with children as young as 12 years old while they were in action.
The controversial teams were officially… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 11 June 2020
11 Jun 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Marist College's Black Lives Matter conflict 'an abuse of teacher power' - Collins
11 Jun 2020Marist College students are accusing their school of racism after they say staff ripped down Black Lives Matter posters they had put up.
At least one student took her allegations to the board. It met… 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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