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Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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White ferns hit highest one day total in five years
12 Dec 2023The White Ferns posted their highest one-day international total in five years when they reached 365/4 against Pakistan in the opening game of the series in Queenstown today. New Zealand has a winning… Read more Video, Audio
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Winston Peters comes out swinging while acting as Prime Minister
12 Dec 2023It didn't take long for Winston Peters to come out swinging from the big chair, as he took the reins in Chistopher Luxon's absence. In just the second Question Time of the term, the Deputy Prime… Read more Audio
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Axing fair pay agreements could cost bus drivers up to $10,000 a year - union
12 Dec 2023Axing fair pay agreements will shave up to $10,000 a year off a bus drivers salary according to the Council of Trade Unions. The government plans to get rid of the policy by Christmas, putting an end… Read more Video, Audio
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Wild weather: Strong winds and heavy rain rip through Wellingto
12 Dec 2023Wild weather has ripped through Wellington this afternoon, damaging some buildings and grounding flights in and out of the capital for a period of time. A front that lashed Canterbury this morning has… Read more Video, Audio
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Wild weather: Strong winds and heavy rain rips through Wellington
12 Dec 2023Wild weather has ripped through Wellington this afternoon, damaging some buildings and grounding flights in and out of the capital for a period of time. A front that lashed Canterbury this morning has… Read more Video, Audio
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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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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