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Wednesday, 27 July 2016
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Unitary plan shows Akld going up and out
A revised version of the Unitary Plan has been unveiled by an independent hearings panel, and recomments nearly 60 percent of the city be zoned for higher density housing of two or three stoires. Video, Audio
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Bacon and egg pie wins top pie award
A bacon and egg pie from Patrick Lam's Gold Star Bakery in Tauranga has beat out more than 500 competitors to be named New Zealand's best pie - its baker's fifth Supreme Pie Award. Audio
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Council annouces water consent crackdown
The Canterbury Regional Council is getting tough with farmers who are breaching their water consents, saying people who continue to flout the rules will be prosecuted. Audio
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Women speak out about high prices for sanitary goods
27 Jul 2016The Salvation Army has joined with a supermarket and a Labour MP to raise awareness and call for donations of sanitary products for vulnerable women unable to afford them. Video, Audio
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How effective is the Mr Big scenario
Lawyers are divided on the police undercover technique known as the Mr Big scenario, with some citing its effectiveness in cold cases and others fearing false confessions. Eddie Gay reports. Audio
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Access to Taranaki walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's most famous walks, the White Cliffs Walkway. Video, Audio
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IS terrorists kill priest in Rouen
27 Jul 2016One of two knife-wielding attackers who killed a 85-year-old priest and severely wounded a hostage in northern France has been revealed to be a well-known jihadist. Video, Audio
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Evening Business News for 27 July 2016
27 Jul 2016News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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South Akld property manager kicks out tenants
Up to 150 people renting unconsented garages and single rooms in South Auckland from 'property manager' Debbie Iskandar now face homelessness. Audio
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Ray White's Chinese move "kick in the teeth" - Peters
NZ First leader Winston Peters has spoken out about leading real estate company Ray White's decision to partner with a Chinese company, calling it 'a kick in the teeth'. Audio
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Grey Lynn residents sanguine on increased density
People living in Auckland's Grey Lynn appear pragmatic about the looming prospect of high density housing development in the future. Audio
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Special interest groups express concerns on Plan
Residents' groups Character Coalition and the Panmure Residents Association say they are shocked and disappointed by the Unitary Plan released today. 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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