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Thursday, 28 November 2024
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Sean Diddy Combs denied bail for a third time
28 Nov 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwilich spoke to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk putting a number of federal employees on notice with calls to gut government jobs as part of his proposed "Department of… Read more Audio
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School ditches traditional bell for rock music
28 Nov 2024A school north of Auckland is hitting a sour note with some of its neighbours after ditching its traditional school bell in favour of playing a bit of rock and roll and other classics to signal the… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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Kiwi killed after trying to stop robbery in South Africa
27 Nov 2024Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 27 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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How is business going at Auckland's Otara markets?
After a tough year, the cutting of the Official Cash rate by 50 basis points will be welcome news to stallholders at a popular Auckland market who are hoping for bumper a Christmas and summer trade… Read more Audio
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Practitioner couldn't produce session records with Podmore
27 Nov 2024A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme. An inquest into the… Read more Audio
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Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 points to 4.25%
27 Nov 2024The Reserve bank delivered a pre Christmas financial cracker, cutting wholesale interest rates by half a percent to 4.25 percent. It wasn't the supersized slash that some had hoped for but it is the… Read more Audio
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Petition launched to fight decision to swap HRT provider
27 Nov 2024Estrogen patches have been in short supply and this week Pharmac revealed it's changing suppliers for funded HRT patches exclusively to Mylan, from the end of next year. Meaning alternatives like… Read more Audio
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More than 1000 people sign petition calling for govt to keep funding Estrodot
27 Nov 2024Pharmac's decision to switch the brand of estrogen patches it funds has prompted a massive backlash from women who say it doesn't work for them. More than 1000 people have already signed an online… Read more Audio
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China's ambassador to NZ warns govt about AUKUS
27 Nov 2024China's ambassador to New Zealand has sounded a warning for the government not to get involved with AUKUS - saying it could have 'negative consequences' for the relationship with our biggest trading… Read more Audio
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1500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs to be axed - PSA
27 Nov 20241500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs are on the chopping block according to the union and that is on top of a round of voluntary redundancies. The Public Service Association claims that more than 1100 roles… Read more Audio
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Wellington bus and train fares could rise by up to 70%
27 Nov 2024If you like to hop on the bus or train to get around, then the fares you pay could be about to skyrocket in price. Waka Kotahi NZTA has sent letters to local councils and transport authorities asking… Read more Audio
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About this programme
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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