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Monday, 11 December 2023
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Concern over major Auckland development's impact on infrastructure
11 Dec 2023Mount Albert residents are concerned a major residential development on Auckland's Carrington Road could cause huge strain on local infrastructure and access to amenities. Over the next decade more… Read more Audio
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Chair of Te Whatu Ora Pacific resigns over lack of confidence in new government
11 Dec 2023Sir Collin Tukuitonga has resigned as Chairperson of the Te Whatu Ora Pacific Senate saying he has "no confidence" in the new coalition government. Sir Collin was knighted last year for his services… Read more Video, Audio
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Are alcohol free Xmas parties the way of the future?
11 Dec 2023Ever experienced that awkward Christmas work do where someone is on the wrong side of boozed, standing inappropriately close trash talking the boss who is behind them? Or your coworker dancing like… Read more Video, Audio
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Six injured after person drives through bus stop
East Auckland residents are in shock after a person drove through a bus stop and injured six people on Sunday evening. Two people were treated at the scene and four others were taken to hospital. A 22… Read more Audio
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100-day plan: Minister on repealing FPAs and extending 90-day trials
11 Dec 2023100 day plan: Minister on repealing FPAs and extending 90 day trials [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342758103112 Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 11 December 2023
11 Dec 2023News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342756572112 Read more Video, Audio
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English version of Treaty of Waitangi vandalised at Te Papa
11 Dec 2023A Te Papa exhibit with the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been trashed by protestors. The wooden panel displaying the english words hangs on the fourth floor of the museum near the… Read more Video, Audio
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Rocky rugby relationship won't impact Super Rugby Pacific
11 Dec 2023The sometimes rocky relationship between New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia won't impact on the future of Super Rugby Pacific. That is the message from the chair of the competition Kevin Malloy as… Read more Video, Audio
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Prime minister signals scale back of immigration numbers
11 Dec 2023The new Prime Minister has described New Zealand's immigration settings as way too loose, signalling a move to scale back the numbers of people arriving. Even Labour accepts it's now time to… Read more Audio
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Unions target ACT leader's office in protest against repealing FPAs
11 Dec 2023The government says it'll repeal Fair Pay Agreements by Christmas. It's also restated its intention to extend 90 day trials to every business in the country, not just those with fewer than 19 workers… Read more Audio
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Two suffer serious stab wounds at illegal street racing meet-up
11 Dec 2023The injury count could continue to climb after an illegal street racing meet up involving more than 1,000 people near Hamilton over the weekend. Two people suffered serious stab wounds, and a baby was… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 8 December 2023
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Kiwi gamer says he's spent $16,000 on loot boxes in video games
8 Dec 2023A kiwi gamer says he's spent around $16,000 on loot boxes, or virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-strike and FIFA, now EA FC, allow players to spend real money to open… Read more 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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