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Wednesday, 13 December 2023
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Hundreds rally against smokefree changes
Labour is calling on the health minister to honour is Hippocratic oath, as crowds gathered begging the government to reconsider repealing smokefree legislation. The government insists it remains… Read more Audio
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Finance Minister on pulling support for Cook Strait upgrade
13 Dec 2023Is KiwiRail's plans for a new green fleet of ferries absolutely sunk?
The government's refusing to kick any more money into replacing the aging Interislander ferry fleet following a massive cost blow… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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Parents shocked after Whakatāne schools scraps bilingual unit
12 Dec 2023Parents say they're shocked and angry with a Whakatane primary school after it decided to scrap a bilingual teaching unit without consultation. Te Whānau o Awatope at Apanui Primary School immerses 45… Read more Audio
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More than 1,000 protestors call for ceasefire in Gaza
12 Dec 2023More than 1,000 protestors gathered on parliament's lawn today, once again urging the government to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
It comes as a New Zealander made it out of… Read more Audio
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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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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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