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Friday, 14 December 2018
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Evening business for Friiday 14 December
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Rich getting richer, while poorest stuck at the bottom
14 Dec 2018New official data shows the net worth of the richest 20 percent of households has gone up nearly 400,000 - hitting a median of $1.75 million. Meanwhile the net worth of the bottom 40 percent hasn't… Read more Audio
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Surprise, tears as Silver Ferns coach announces new squad
14 Dec 2018Veteran netballer Casey Kopua was reduced to tears after being named by Silver Ferns coach Noelene Taurua as a member in the new squad, along with two other new mums. But as Ravinder Hunia reports, it… Read more Audio
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Dunedin residents evacuated after slip opens up
14 Dec 2018Residents of four Dunedin homes may have to find somewhere else to spend Christmas after a slip opened up on a nearby hillside, forcing them to evacuate. Video, Audio
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Man’s long wait for apology from MSD
14 Dec 2018A seriously ill man who was forced to sleep in his car after being denied emergency accommodation by MSD wants to meet the minister and deputy CEO, who promised him an apology...but he's not having… Read more Video, Audio
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Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks in 2019
Steve Hansen says his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after next year's World Cup is the right decision for him and the right decision for the team he has led to new heights. Video, Audio
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Thursday, 13 December 2018
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Humpback whale surfaces alongside Auckland boat
13 Dec 2018An Auckland couple headed out for a spot of evening fishing yesterday ended up having a whale of a time when a large Humpback breached just centimetres away from their boat. Audio
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Public get first glimpse of Terracotta Wariors at Te Papa
13 Dec 2018School children, the expat chinese community and art lovers, revelled at being the first to view the Terracotta Warriors exhibition at Te Papa today. Video, Audio
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EV charging stations spark parking complaints
13 Dec 2018Wellington City Council has been forced to park a plan to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the city after strong opposition. Audio
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Papakura marae launches papakainga project
13 Dec 2018A South Auckland marae which is a central hub for its community will now be able to house its kaumatua, after receiving a $15 million grant from the Māori Housing Fund. Read more Video, Audio
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Bar Association: Murder accused must be given a fair trial
13 Dec 2018There are fears the fair trial rights of the man accused of murdering Grace Millane may be undermined because people continue to breach name suppression orders. 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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