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Thursday, 11 August 2016
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Joeli Vidiri torn over NZ's sevens game against Fiji
Former All Black winger, Fiji born Joeli Vidiri, was torn over who to support while watching the sevens quater final unfold this morning. Video, Audio
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Fiji could make history if it wins sevens semi-final
Fiji will make history tomorrow if it beats Japan in the sevens semi-final, but whether they win or lose, the country will walk away with its first Olympic medal. Video, Audio
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Hamish Bond and Eric Murray to row for gold
11 Aug 2016Hamish Bond and Eric Murray will row for New Zealand's first gold medal in Rio tomorrow, but they're not the only Kiwis keeping our medal hopes alive. Audio
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Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 2 percent
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 2 percent today, and its governor Graeme Wheeler has signalled more reductions may come in the next six months. Audio
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72 jobs could go if Westpac closes branches
Westpac is being urged to reconsider its proposal to close its Raglan branch, the last stand alone bank in the town. Video, Audio
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Community leaders upset at Westpac's proposal
11 Aug 2016Westpac is considering closing branches in 19 town centres, raising concerns among community leaders that businesses, the elderly and tourism could be affected. Video, Audio
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Westpac proposes to close up to 19 banks
11 Aug 2016First Union is calling on Westpac to abandon its proposal to close up to 19 branches in small communities throughout New Zealand. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 11th August 2016
11 Aug 2016Watch Thursday's full programme here. It begins soon. Video
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
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Today In Parliament for 10 August 2016 - evening edition
10 Aug 2016Hugs, house prices and healthy homes - all come up in various ways in the House. Hugs for grandchildren who stay in New Zealand were a benefit claimed by Prime Minister, John Key, arising from lower… Read more Audio
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Hurricanes celebrate with parade in Wellington
10 Aug 2016The Hurricanes victory parade in Wellington today was 21 years in the making. Audio
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Public back new motorway in Nelson
10 Aug 2016Nelson appears no closer to having a new southern link road to take pressure off Rocks Rd around the city's waterfront, despite most people supporting it. Video, Audio
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Record numbers of foreign workers in NZ
10 Aug 2016More people have been approved to work in New Zealand in the last year than ever before, reviving concerns about immigrants displacing local workers. 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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