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Thursday, 23 February 2017
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Cadbury closure about 'politics, not profit'
A business marketing expert says Mondelez' decision to close its Dunedin Cadbury factory is to do with company politics and not profits. Audio
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Sky labels merger denial 'bizarre, disappointing'
23 Feb 2017Sky TV chief executive John Fellet says the rejection of Sky's proposed merger with Vodafone is bizarre and disappointing. Video, Audio
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Waterways will be riskier to swim in, rural GP network says
23 Feb 2017The Rural General Practice Network understands that under the government's revised standards, the water that New Zealanders can swim in will be riskier in terms of exposure to E-coli. Video, Audio
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Kapa Haka performers shake stage on Day One of Te Matatini
23 Feb 2017More than 1800 of the best kapa haka performers in the world have gathered at Te Matatini in Hastings. Audio
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Hurricanes feeling pressure as Super Rugby season starts
23 Feb 2017The Super Rugby season starts tonight, with defending champions the Hurricanes playing the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday. Video, Audio
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Court hears men confronted by unknown gunman when friend shot
23 Feb 2017Two men have told a court an unknown gunman confronted them with a shotgun on the night their friend was shot dead. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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Seven Earth-like planets found that could have life
23 Feb 2017The discovery in a nearby solar system has excited astronomers as it could lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life. Video, Audio
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750 units to be built in Wgtn to avoid Akld style crisis
23 Feb 2017Wellington City Council has revealed plans for 750 new housing units over 10 years. Some are already being built on a site in the inner city suburb of Mt Cook. Audio
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Evening business for 23 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Cadbury given $55k of taxpayer money for carnival
Cadbury's owner, Mondelez, was given $55,000 last year and in 2015 for the Cadbury Chocolate Carnival. Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull tells Checkpoint it might apply again, despite its plans to close. Video, Audio
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Whangarei residents fear retribution if they speak out on gangs
Police have moved to reassure Whangarei residents that a shooting in the suburb of Kamo last night was not a random act of violence - but linked to gang members. Video, Audio
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Sky-Vodafone merger denial 'good for consumers'
23 Feb 2017Analysts say Sky will now be forced to adapt and find new ways to distribute its content, after the Commerce Commission declined its merger with Vodafone. 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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