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Friday, 10 November 2023
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Auckland ferry operator still won't have fares to Waiheke regulated
10 Nov 2023Auckland ferry operator Fullers360 will still not have its fares regulated on the Waiheke route. Waka Kotahi has been reviewing the exemption granted to Fullers360, which means it operates outside of… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls faces ball tampering allegations
10 Nov 2023Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls is facing allegations of ball tampering. Footage has emerged from the Canterbury/Auckland Plunket Shield match in which Nicholls appears to rub the ball on a helmet… Read more Video, Audio
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Nauru's president walks out of one meeting at Pacific Leaders Forum, no shows at another
10 Nov 2023Tensions have been running high at the Pacific Island's Forum being held in the Cook Islands. Nauru's president David Adeang walked out of a leaders' meeting in Rarotonga and did not attend the… Read more Video, Audio
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Baby Ru homicide: Police appeal for more information from public
10 Nov 2023"This poor child suffered a violent death." Police have made another public appeal for information as they try to get justice for Baby Ru, who was killed nearly three weeks ago. The little boy was… Read more Audio
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Ellerslie homicide: Wife's body found in a bush overnight
10 Nov 2023A family's worst fears were confirmed this morning when the body of Mei Han Chong was found abandoned in bush in suburban Auckland. Police commenced a desperate search for Ms Chong after her husband… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 9 November 2023
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Wellington council votes to consult with public on selling airport shares
9 Nov 2023Wellington City Council has voted to consult with the public on whether to sell its stake in the city's airport. The council has today been debating its long term plan as it grapples with mounting… Read more Audio
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Robbie Williams ticket holders struggle to find accomodation in Napier
9 Nov 2023Let me entertain you, or not. Some Robbie Williams ticket holders seem to be trying to get rid of their tickets, because they're struggling to find accommodation. The singer is playing at the Mission… Read more Video, Audio
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Clock counting down to APEC conference, but who will NZ send?
9 Nov 2023While the nation waits for the next Government to be formed, important events are either underway or coming up and New Zealand risks not having a voice, or at least one that is clear and commanding… Read more Video, Audio
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Pacific leaders meet for retreat on third day of forum
9 Nov 2023Pacific leaders are meeting for their retreat on the island of Aitutaki on the third day of the Pacific Islands Forum. There is much for the leaders to discuss, including climate change, regional… Read more Audio
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New initiative aims to break down barriers for Northlanders joining police
9 Nov 2023A new initiative is aiming to break down barriers holding Northlanders back from signing up for the police. The plan doesn't include donuts, but it does involve a lot of coffee. Northland reporter… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 9 November 2023
9 Nov 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340779557112 Video, Audio
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Plans to revive South Island passenger rail could be back on track
9 Nov 2023A plan to revive a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin could be back on track. Save Our Trains Otepoti-Dunedin met with the Otago Regional Council today asking for a feasilbility… 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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