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Wednesday, 4 October 2023
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Cash-strapped Massey University proposing to slash science jobs
4 Oct 2023Cash-strapped Massey University is wielding the axe, proposing to slash jobs and courses. Students and staff say the plan puts the university into a death spiral. If courses are cut expertise will be… Read more Audio
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Temporary fix to 'pretty significant' landslide expected in one week - permanent repair expected to be pricey
4 Oct 2023Engineers have been assessing a massive landslip that's cut off more than 1500 residents from Gisborne, unless they want to take a significant detour. The slip has swept away a section of Tiniroto… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 4 October 2023
4 Oct 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338351872112 Video, Audio
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Canine crisis: Animal control grapples with surge of dog attacks in Auckland
4 Oct 2023Animal control is grappling with a surge in dog attacks in Auckland. There have been almost 2500 attacks in the year to June, 250 more than the same time last year. Over 2500 canines had to be put… Read more Audio
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NZ Rugby League signals new era ahead of Pacific Championships
4 Oct 2023New Zealand Rugby League is signaling a new era for the men's and women's national sides ahead of the inaugural Pacific Championships. After losing the World Cup final to Australia last year the Kiwi… Read more Video, Audio
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Players from team who broke Ranfurly shield available for weekend's game, despite investigation
4 Oct 2023All Rugby players from the team that trashed the Ranfurly shield are available for selection for this weekend's games despite an ongoing investigation into behaviour at a post match party. Pictures of… Read more Video, Audio
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Over a million New Zealanders yet to receive EasyVote cards
4 Oct 2023Both Labour and National were back on the hustings today, encouraging people to vote, but as many as 1 million New Zealanders have yet to receive their EasyVote card. People do not need the card to… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 3 October 2023
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Calls for urgent emissions cuts as Antarctic sea ice 'drops off a cliff'
3 Oct 2023Scientists studying dramatic Antarctic sea ice loss have called for urgent reductions to greenhouse gases to keep the planet within liveable conditions. Marine and ice specialists from top research… Read more Video, Audio
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Former uni friends go head-to-head in south Auckland electorate
3 Oct 2023The Panmure-Ōtāhuhu electorate, or Manukau East as it was formerly known, has long been a Labour stronghold. Labour MP Jenny Salesa has held the seat for three terms and has her eyes on a fourth. But… Read more Video, Audio
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Budget to fix Wellington Town Hall blows out to double the price
3 Oct 2023The budget for fixing Wellington's Town Hall has blown out to nearly double the estimated cost. The building has been closed for close to a decade after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2009. Bill… Read more Audio
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Man given home detention for 'cowardly' samurai sword attack
3 Oct 2023A man's been sentenced to ten months home detention for a "callous and cowardly attack "on a dog walker with a samurai sword. Darryn Clarke, 43, earlier pleaded guilty to causing grevious bodily harm… Read more Video, Audio
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No money to clean up Hawkes Bay beach still covered in slash
3 Oct 2023A normally pristine Hawkes Bay beach is still blanketed with slash following Cyclone Gabrielle, but there's no money to clean the wood debris away. Waikare Beach, a regional gem, is inundated with… 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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