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Thursday, 23 November 2023
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Done deal: After 40 days and 40 nights, coalition talks are finished
23 Nov 2023It took 40 days and 40 nights, but the three leaders trying to form a government have emerged with a deal in hand. The agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First is now going back to the… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
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Smashed glass given new lease of life in roads and pathways
22 Nov 2023A large pile of smahed glass has been given a new lease of life for use in roads and pathways. A Manawatu contractor is crushing it up into little pieces and is hoping to soon offer the product to its… Read more Audio
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Bio security cat-tastrophe avoided after pet discovered on cruise
22 Nov 2023A bio security cat-tastrophe has been avoided after a pet cat was found on a cruise ship travelling around Aotearoa. The American cat was discovered in a passengers cabin onboard the Ovation of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Far north faces another summer without roading lifeline
22 Nov 2023The Far North faces another summer without its vital lifeline, State Highway One through the Mangamuka Gorge to Kaitaia. The gorge has been closed on and off for three years due to extreme weather… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland's mayor supported council keeping 15 percent of flood buyout money
22 Nov 2023Newly released documents show Auckland's mayor supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of the money set aside for buying up flood-damaged homes. The proposal was later voted against and councillors… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 November 2023
22 Nov 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341580096112 Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington passengers feel flow-on effects of cancelled flights
22 Nov 2023Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Read more Audio
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All Whites coach says his side unlucky not to beat Ireland
22 Nov 2023The All Whites coach says his side were unlucky to come away without a win over Ireland in Dublin this morning. The teams drew 1-1 and New Zealand pushed for a late winner, but they were unable to… Read more Video, Audio
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Israel approves 4 day ceasefire in exchange for Hamas hostages
22 Nov 2023Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that will see the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Israel's air and ground campaign. Speaking from Tel Aviv… Read more Video, Audio
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Coalition: Position of deputy PM holding up completion of talks
22 Nov 2023The position of deputy prime minister is continuing to hold up the completion of coalition talks. The contest has narrowed today, as National's Nicola Willis publicly removed herself from the race… Read more Audio
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Sail GP ditches Auckland as desired land not available
22 Nov 2023Sail GP has left Auckland out in the cold, as land at Wynyard Point is no longer avaliable for the March event.
The international competition sees high performance catamarans battle it out on the… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
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Lower Hutt suburb name gets a spelling check
21 Nov 2023A lower hutt suburb is getting a well over due spell check.. The council has voted this afternoon to support an application to change the spelling of Petone to Pito One; meaning "end of the sand… Read more Video, 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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