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Tuesday, 11 July 2017
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One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
11 Jul 2017Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
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16 bodies recovered from US plane crash
11 Jul 2017At least 16 people have been killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi. Ryan Brooks from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
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Tauranga housing developments fast-tracked by govt loan
The government will loan Tauranga City Council $230 million to support the construction of 35,000 houses. The council's Christine Jones talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
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America's Cup tours the Capital
11 Jul 2017Thousands of people turned out to a victory parade that snaked between Parliament and Civic Square today. Video, Audio
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Labour will scrap National's tax changes if elected
11 Jul 2017Labour leader Andrew Little says his party's families package will make more than 70 percent of families with children better off. Audio
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Alarms raised over lack of cellphone reception on Inland Rd
11 Jul 2017The Inland Road has become a popular route following the Kaikoura earthquake last year, but those living along it say minor crashes have highlighted the dangers associated with much of the road being… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tues 11 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Cat rangers and registrations posed to control population
11 Jul 2017Councils will vote next week on whether to adopt a national cat strategy which could include a registration fee for domestic moggies and the employment of 'cat rangers'. Read more Video, Audio
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Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
11 Jul 2017A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
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Winter warnings after homeless man dies on cemetery bench
11 Jul 2017Rough sleepers in Auckland will continue to die unnecessarily this winter unless shelters are setup across the city, a church support worker says. Read more Video, Audio
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Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
11 Jul 2017A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. 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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