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Monday, 13 March 2023
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Auckland bus drivers fear someone could be killed, urge AT intervene
13 Mar 2023Auckland bus drivers want an urgent and immediate intervention from Auckland Transport - fearing one of their colleagues could be killed at the wheel.
A driver has been in hospital after being… Read more Audio
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NZ food prices reach 34-year high, fruit and veges rise 23 percent
13 Mar 2023On the day the government announced cuts to focus on "bread and butter" issues, food prices reached a 34-year high. February's food prices were up 12 percent year on year - the largest annual increase… Read more Audio
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Transport Minister discusses govt scrapping transport, climate change projects
13 Mar 2023The government is axing or amending a swathe of policies and targeting transport, alcohol reform and lowering the voting age.
The money is being refocused to deal with cost of living needs. The… Read more Audio
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PM Hipkins details project cuts to focus on cost of living
13 Mar 2023Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has scrapped or tweaked eight policies, to focus funds on cost of living.
The cash for clunkers scheme is gone. The speed reduction programe will just focus on the most… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 10 March 2023
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Thousands gather in Manukau as Polyfest relaunches after years offstage
10 Mar 2023Thousands of people gathered at the Manukau Sports Bowl for 'Polyfest' today - which is the largest Pacific dance event in the world.
It is the first time the festival has been held in full and open… Read more Video, Audio
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More empty windows on Cuba St as rents skyrocket
10 Mar 2023On one of Wellington's most famous streets, there's a domino of shops closing their doors.
Owners say they simply can't afford the rent on Cuba Street, and it's losing the charm that once drew crowds… Read more Video, Audio
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Ambulance ramping getting more common with ED pressure
10 Mar 2023As our hospital emergency departments buckle under the relentless demand, flow-on effects are being felt across the health sector.
Ambulances are spending increasing amounts of time waiting outside… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 10 March 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6322255948112 Video, Audio
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Working holiday win for NZers in UK, vice versa, with visa extension
10 Mar 2023Kiwis travelling to the UK on a youth mobility visa will soon be able to stay there for three years, instead of two.
The deal was reached last year - but has been brought forward to start from July.
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Basketball: Fate of Breakers' season could be decided
10 Mar 2023The fate of the Breakers' season in the Australian National Basketball League could be decided this weekend.
The finals series against the Kings is locked at 1-all with game three in Sydney tonight.
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Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama granted bail after charges of interferen
10 Mar 2023Fiji's former PM Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief have been granted bail, after spending the night in custody.
Local media reports the bail was ten-thousand Fijian dollars - which is in… Read more Video, Audio
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Dr Bryan Betty details severity of meningitis
10 Mar 2023There's a push to increase the awareness of the speed and severity of Meningitis. Two university students are among four confirmed cases of the meningococcal disease in the Canterbury region this… 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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