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Thursday, 18 February 2016
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Pop-up Globe Theatre opens tomorrow in Auckland
Tucked in behind the Auckland Town Hall, in a non-descript car park, a mysterious structure has slowly been taking shape this year. Video, Audio
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Change the Flag chair says flag video stars unpaid
Lewis Holden, chair of the Change the Flag campaign, speak to John Campbell about the video released today promoting the challenger flag. Audio
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Auckland commuters brace for bus strikes tomorrow
Auckland Transport is urging commuters to come up with a plan for getting to work tomorrow as more than a thousand bus drivers walk off the job for 24 hours. Audio
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Privacy Commissioner seeks transparency of information requests
A trial by the Privacy Commission has highlighted the vast number of personal information requests made to companies by the police and government agencies. Video, Audio
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Officials confirm $3m abattoir could be gift to Saudi Govt
Officials have confirmed the Government's spending three million dollars on an abattoir that may well end up being a gift to the Saudi Government, which recently executed its political opponents. Audio
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Business news with Nona Pelletier
Another busy day on the corporate reporting calendar. Audio
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Willie Te Aho comments on poi rule change
Iwi leader Willie Te Aho speaks to John Campbell about the poi rule change, on behalf of the National Secondary Schools kapa haka organising committee. Video, Audio
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Poi rule change slammed as sexist
A storm is brewing in the world of Maori performing arts. Kapa Haka is one of the fastest growing Maori cultural activities, with tens of thousands of school children competing in mini regional… Read more Video, Audio
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Suspended meatworker's wife says 130 families are struggling
130 meatworkers and their families still have no news on what's happening at the Prime Range meat works, says Shirley, the wife of one of the workers. Audio
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PM's public support for the Lockwood flag at sod turning
Prime Minister John Key has worn the challenger flag, not the country's actual flag, on his lapel, for months now. Video, Audio
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Which way will MPs vote in the flag referendum?
Voting in the flag referendum opens on March the 3rd, and what was meant to be a process divorced from politics, now seems increasingly politicised. Audio
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Man arrested in Palmerston North in kidnap case
As you've heard in the news - there's been a development in the case of the little girl who was kidnapped last week in Palmerston North. 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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