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Tuesday, 12 November 2024
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Lender charging over 180% on loans ordered to pay $200,000
A lender charging more than 180 percent on some loans has been ordered to pay a $200,000 penalty by the High Court in Christchurch. Eagle Man group was providing high cost loans in breach of multiple… Read more Audio
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Republicans retain the House of Representatives
12 Nov 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more information on the shape of Donald Trump's cabinet as he gears up for a second term in office and Susie Wiles - Trump's next… Read more Audio
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Survivors respond to national apology for abuse in care
12 Nov 2024Put up or shut up - that's the message from survivors to the government after today's national apology for abuse in care. Public sector leaders were greeted by jeers and boos as they fronted survivors… Read more Audio
Monday, 11 November 2024
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Muriwai residents still picking up the pieces from ruined homes
Almost a year on from the Auckland anniversary floods and cyclone Gabrielle, residents in Auckland's Muriwai are still picking up the pieces from their ruined homes and trying to move on. The area of… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 11 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Broadcaster taken off air for remarks on tennis champion
11 Nov 2024Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen about a broadcaster being taken off air indefinitely after making a remark about Wimbledon tennis champion Barbora Krejcikova and Christchurch… Read more Audio
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Oncologist's tweet could entice US specialists to move to NZ
A tongue in cheek tweet by a New Zealand oncologist after Donald Trump's presidential win, could entice sought after cancer specialists to Aotearoa. On the night of the United States election… Read more Audio
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Law changes to be announced with apology to abuse in care survivors
11 Nov 2024The Prime Minister has promised that tomorrow's national apology to survivors of abuse in state care will be more than just words - announcing a raft of law changes he hopes will stop it ever… Read more Audio
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Govt investment in Tongariro Chateau will cost - DOC
11 Nov 2024Any government investment in reviving the mothballed historic Tongariro Chateau will end up costing it financially according to advice from the Department of Conservation. A briefing paper to the… Read more Audio
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Thousands join hikoi opposing Treaty Principles Bill
From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this… Read more Audio
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Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
11 Nov 2024Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Read more Audio
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Free lower North Island counselling service facing uncertain future
11 Nov 2024A lower North Island free counselling service is facing an uncertain future after one of its government contracts was drastically reduced this year. The Marton Counselling Centre's annual budget's… Read more Audio
Checkpoint
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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