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Thursday, 26 September 2024
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At least 25 jobs to be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs
26 Sep 2024RNZ understands at least 25 jobs will be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs department. In a statement, Whakaata Māori chief executive Shane Taurima said the cuts were a crucial step… Read more Audio
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New York City's mayor indicted on at least one criminal charge
26 Sep 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the mayor of New York City facing at least one criminal charge and and a US senator that was targeted by an AI-generated… Read more Audio
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People working second jobs risen to 220,900 people
26 Sep 2024The side hustle is becoming an essential as the cost of living crisis bites hard. Data from Stats NZ shows the number of multiple job holders in New Zealand has risen to 220,900 people across all… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
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Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released
25 Sep 2024West Papua freedom advocates are concerned Indonesia will launch a military assault now that New Zealand pilot Phillip Merhtens has been released. Mr Merhtens was held captive for almost 600 days by… Read more Audio
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African states want bigger seat at United Nations table
25 Sep 2024South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about African states wanting a bigger seat at the United Nations table, Tunisians asking for a case to be seen by the International Criminal… Read more Audio
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Auckland waterfront businesses hope SailGP will bring crowds
25 Sep 2024Businesses along Auckland's waterfront say they need reassurance the Wynyard Crossing Bridge WILL re-open before the SailGP regatta in January. Tickets to the global sailing championship which the… Read more Audio
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Black Caps looking to move forward against Sri Lanka
25 Sep 2024The Black Caps are looking to move forward against Sri lanka following their stall in Galle. New Zealand went down by 63 runs in the first test, but get a shot at redemption at the same ground… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 25 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Northland power outage caused by pylon avoidable - report
25 Sep 2024A massive Northland power outage caused by a toppling Transpower pylon was entirely avoidable and a senior engineer had raised concerns about maintenance crew training two years earlier. This is… Read more Audio
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Kainga Ora set to cut 321 jobs, bringing total cuts to 553
25 Sep 2024The government's social housing agency is set to cut 321 jobs, part of the government-ordered down-sizing affecting organisations across the public service. That's on top of previously announced cuts… Read more Audio
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1 person dead and rescue operation underway after avalanche
25 Sep 2024One person is confirmed dead and a rescue operation is still underway after an avalanche in the Southern Alps. The incident in the Arrowsmith Range was reported just before 12:30. The Rescue… Read more Audio
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DOC appealing for information after sea lion shot in Catlins
25 Sep 2024DOC is appealing for information after some one shot a baby sea lion and left it to die a slow and painful death in the Catlins estuary on Monday. A ranger went to investigate after people reported a… 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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