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Wednesday, 15 November 2017
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3 suspected suicides prompts mayor's message to youth
Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai is imploring young people to reach out for help after at least three suspected suicides in the city in the past week. Audio
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Opposition doubts PM's claims of progress over Manus refugees
15 Nov 2017Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there's been progress made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees, but opposition is sceptical of her claims. Audio
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Govt announces GST on online shopping without knowing details
15 Nov 2017Retailers are happy, saying it'll level the playing field, and the change could bring in billions of extra tax revenue, but the Government doesn't know key details like how and when. Read more Audio
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Australia now 'a better, fairer, kinder country'
Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster is set to marry her female partner in Australia next year, following the 'yes' result in the country's marriage equality vote. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with Guyon Espiner for Wednesday 15 November 2017
15 Nov 2017A full episode of Checkpoint with Guyon Espiner for Wednesday 15 November 2017. Video
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Tuesday, 14 November 2017
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Ward gathers to remember and to look ahead
14 Nov 2017Members of the Ward community in South Marlborough packed out St Peters Chapel in the township for a special service to remember events of a year ago. Tracy Neal reports. Video, Audio
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Ngāpuhi claim to be kick started
14 Nov 2017Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little is meeting with Tūhoronuku and Te Kotahitanga on Friday to try and help repair negotiations to settle Ngāpuhi's treaty claim. Audio
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Kaikoura earthquake - one year on
14 Nov 2017Kaikoura volunteer fire brigade chief officer Ian Walker talks to Maja Burry about rescuing people from under broken buildings, and the dozens of call-outs in the days following the 7.8 quake. Video, Audio
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Accepting refugee families 'an advantage to NZ'
14 Nov 2017Zahra Sarwari, one of the 131 refugees let into New Zealand after the 2001 Tampa Affair, says refugee families work hard and benefit the country when they get here. Video, Audio
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Breakers owners put basketball club on the block
14 Nov 2017Paul and Liz Blackwell are selling their controlling stake in the Australian Basketball franchise to help the organisation grow commercially. Audio
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Kaikoura locals still struggling one year on from 7.8 quake
14 Nov 2017Kaikoura locals have gathered for a picnic to mark one year since the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, and reflect on the impact it's had on their lives. One local shares their story with Maja Burry. Video, Audio
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Chinese website targets foreign buyers
A large online Chinese real estate website is launching a marketing campaign to help foreign buyers get a foot on the property ladder before they're shut out. 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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