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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
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Silver Ferns must win tonight to avoid embarrassing series loss
27 Sep 2023The Silver Ferns must win tonight's second test in Porirua if they're to avoid an embarassing series loss to a side they labelled England B. England won the opening game by a goal with a side that did… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour and National trade barbs over economic credibility
Labour and National traded barbs today over their economic credibility, with both saying the other could not be trusted. Chris Hipkins published his party's full fiscal plan this morning to prove it… Read more Audio
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Witness sees police shoot man after car chase in Auckland
27 Sep 2023Police have shot at an armed man after vehicle pursuit this afternoon. The incident began just before 3:30 this afternoon when they spotted a vehicle of interest in Te Atatu Peninsula. They pursued… Read more Audio
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Huge sinkhole in Auckland after major sewage pipe collapses
27 Sep 2023Aucklanders are being warned to stay out of the ocean after the collapse of a major central city sewage pipe which contaminated CBD beaches. A sink hole, at least thirteen metres deep opened up at the… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
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'This NZ election, Australia decides': Tongue in cheek campaign encourages Kiwis in Australia to vote
26 Sep 2023A tongue in cheek campaign has been launched in Australia to encourage Kiwis there to vote in the upcoming election. "This election, Australia decides." Overseas voting opens tomorrrow and… Read more Video, Audio
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Far north town vying to be judged most beautiful in the country
26 Sep 2023Forget the election - in one corner of the Far North, the only contest that matters is the one to decide which town will be judged the most beautiful in Aotearoa. Reporter Peter de Graaf pays a visit… Read more Audio
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Chef who cooked for thousands during cyclones hangs up apron - for now
26 Sep 2023A former chef who has cooked around 170-thousand meals for cyclone-affected families and volunteers in Hawke's Bay will soon hang up her apron for a well deserved break. Neela Neela has been feeding… Read more Audio
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US recognises Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign states
26 Sep 2023The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the United States. At the second US/Pacific summit in Washington this morning… Read more Audio
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Trio of brothers on a mission to keep fruit and veges affordable
A trio of Northland brothers is on a mission to keep fruit and vege affordable for local families battling the cost of living crisis. Kumara is cracking more than $13 per kg in some bigger stores. But… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 26 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337836841112 Video, Audio
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National promises to impose tougher sanction on beneficiaries
26 Sep 2023National is promising to impose tougher sanctions on beneficiaries who repeatedly fail to turn up to job interviews. Punishments could include mandatory community work or having their welfare support… Read more Audio
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Former tennis world number one will continue comeback at ASB classic
26 Sep 2023Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki will continue her tennis comeback at the ASB Classic in January. It will be the eighth time the Danish star has played in the Auckland tournament. The last… Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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