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Thursday, 14 September 2023
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Hawkes Bay town fears partial closure of main road will kill them
14 Sep 2023Waipawa businesses fear the partial closure of the main road through the small central hawkes bay town could kill them. The say they only found out last week that the North bound lane of State Highway… Read more Video, Audio
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Rest home closes suddenly, leaving families scrambling
The sudden closure of an aged care unit in a Hawke's Bay retirement village has left the families of more than 20 residents scrambling to find alternative care. Havelock North's Mary Doyle Rest Home… Read more Audio
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Cost of living top of mind for people in Hokitika, as PM visits
The Labour leader was in Hokitika today, a town founded in the gold rush of the 1860s, and has known booms and busts. Just like the rest of the country, it's a town feeling the full effects of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 September 2023
14 Sep 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337123620112 Video, Audio
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Questions persist over National's funding of its tax plan
14 Sep 2023It's been whitebait patties and snacks galore for the National and Labour leaders on the campaign trail today, but questions persist over the opposition party's plan to fund its tax cuts. National's… Read more Audio
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Calf tear for Warriors star Shaun Johnson leaving fans worried
14 Sep 2023A calf tear for star Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is leaving supporters sweating ahead of the club's biggest home NRL game in 15 years. Johnson sat out last weekend's loss to the Penrith Panthers… Read more Video, Audio
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NZDF investigating alleged animal abuse at Burnham Military Camp
14 Sep 2023A Burnham soldier is under investigation for alleged animal abuse including dumping a mistreated dog in a rubbish bin. The defence force has confirmed two dogs have been surrendered to the SPCA after… Read more Video, Audio
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'Third world capital': Parts of Wellington without water for hours
14 Sep 2023A third world capital, that's the verdict from the restaurant association. Large chunks of Wellington's CBD were without water for hours today meaning no flushing toilets, workers sent home and… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 13 September 2023
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Labour's election woes continue with new poll similar to last one
13 Sep 2023Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now in the studio. Audio
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Dunedin residents coming to terms with effects of Climate Change
13 Sep 2023South Dunedin residents are coming to terms with the hazards facing their community.. The South Dunedin basin, home to more than 13,000 is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater… Read more Audio
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Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business
13 Sep 2023Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best snow at Ruapehu in years, after a rocky start to the season. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in liquidation, and only got the go-ahead for the season at… Read more Audio
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Dunedin mayor replaces deputy who resigned over his handling of racist incident
13 Sep 2023The Dunedin mayor has moved quickly to replace his outgoing deputy who's resigned over the handling of a racist incident. Sophie Barker handed her notice in after filing an official complaint about… 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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