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Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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Death of threatened dolphin could mean more fishing restrictions
12 Dec 2023The death of a Hector's dolphin could mean further restrictions on Otago commerical fishers. One of the nationally vulnerable species is believed to have died after being caught in a net off the Otago… Read more Video, Audio
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Bromley wastewater stench returns with a vengeance
12 Dec 2023The poo pong from Bromley's wastewater treatment plant is back. Some Christchurch residents say the stench resurfaced with a vengeance earlier this week. The problem has been ongoing despite remedial… Read more Video, Audio
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Cartel conduct: Construction companies charged for bid-rigging
12 Dec 2023A landmark prosecution has been made in the construction sector today. For the first time in New Zealand, two construction companies and two directors are being prosecuted for acting like a cartel… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 12 December 2023
12 Dec 2023Business for Tuesday 12 December [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342824627112 Video, Audio
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Families cutting back on Xmas spending due to cost of living - survey
12 Dec 2023The cost of living crisis has Aucklanders dreaming of a tight Christmas. Many families are reining in their holiday spending, according to a new survey by Westpac. Felix Walton reports. Read more Audio
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Government to hit the brake on speed limit changes
12 Dec 2023The government's pulling the handbrake on speed limit changes, saying it will stop blanket speed limit reductions. The Labour government introduced 80km per hour speed limits on some highways, and… Read more Video, Audio
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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 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
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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
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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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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