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Friday, 21 March 2025
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Smattering of rain not enough to break drought in Taranaki
21 Mar 2025South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn't enough to break a drought some are describing as the worst in more than 40 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been… Read more Audio
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Calls for more security following behaviour in libraries
21 Mar 2025A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life, as advocates call on councils and the government to do more to keep workers safe. Finn Blackwell has… Read more Audio
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Secondary schools concerned about NZ Rugby plan
21 Mar 2025New Zealand Rugby has struck a nerve with a number of secondary schools. Earlier this month the organisation announced a new under-18 squad to be selected this year. Dozens of schools have voiced… Read more Audio
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The price of being single
21 Mar 2025Being single might have its advantages but the price certainly isn't one of them. It turns out, doing life solo can be expensive - much more so than being part of a couple. In the UK, analysis from… Read more Audio
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Protests over military law change in Indonesia
21 Mar 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a law change in Indonesia giving military a bigger role in government, rare new footage of snow leopards captured in Pakistan and a Thai Airline… Read more Audio
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Bluff oysters off the menu at Al Brown's Depot Eatery
21 Mar 2025It's no bluff, famous oysters harvested from Foveaux strait are off the menu at a top Auckland eatery because of concerns for the delicacy's future. Ngai Tahu, which owns about 20% of the Bluff oyster… Read more Audio
Thursday, 20 March 2025
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Fears Australias's subsidised medicines - Tariff target
20 Mar 2025There are growing fears in Australia that the country's much-cherished system of subsidising many crucial medicines could be set to become the next target in Donald Trump's global trade war… Read more Audio
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Mining company accused of ditching green commitment
20 Mar 2025A deep sea mining company leading the charge for the budding future industry is being accused by enviromental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 March 2025
20 Mar 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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New Zealand Breakers sold to new owners
20 Mar 2025Change is on the horizon for the New Zealand Breakers with the sale of the Auckland-based NBL club.The ownership group, lead by former NBA player Matt Walsh who was based in America, have sold the… Read more Audio
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15-year-old youngest in history to break 4-minute mile
20 Mar 2025Teenage sensation Sam Ruthe ran himself into the record books with a sub four minute mile paced every step of the way by another Sam Olympian Sam Tanner. Tauranga's 15 year old Sam Ruthe is the… Read more Audio
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Calls for council crackdown on freedom camping in Queenstown
20 Mar 2025Streets are becoming toilets and rubbish pits.That was one resident's message to Queenstown Lake District Councillors in a call for the council to crackdown on freedom campers. Councillors voted to… Read more 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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