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Wednesday, 9 August 2023
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Gisborne council sees 40 percent increase in abuse against staff
9 Aug 2023Show some kindness, our people are people. That's the message from Gisborne District Council following an almost 40 percent hike in abuse and threats against staff. Incidents range from physical… Read more Video, Audio
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Lyttelton locals concerned about impact of visiting cruise ship
9 Aug 2023Not everyone in Lyttleton's onboard with visiting cruise ships with concerns the influx of passengers puts a strain on public transport and the tourists arent spending locally. More than 70 cruise… Read more Video, Audio
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Campaigner says Govt's Hauraki gulf plan doesn't go far enough
9 Aug 2023More destruction of the seabed and less Kaimoana for ordinary fishers. That's the damning verdict from one interest group that says the government's new plan to protect and regenerate the Hauraki gulf… Read more Video, Audio
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Lethal lunch: Police search rubbish dump as investigation continues
9 Aug 2023Australian police have searched a local rubbish dump as part of an investigation in a lethal lunch that's left three people dead and another seriously ill. It's believed the diners ate potentially… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 9 August 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332654801112 Video, Audio
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Gore council has spent $11,000 on facilitation over mayoral stoush
9 Aug 2023Gore District Council has spent $11,000 on facilitation in the hopes of leaving its troubles behind. They've been keeping tight-lipped about chief executive, Stephen Parry, and his clash with young… Read more Audio
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Footballs ferns back in action next month aiming to qualify for Olympics
9 Aug 2023The Football Ferns' World Cup campaign is over but they won't be off the pitch for long. The review into New Zealand's exit at the group stage of the home world cup begins with players, coaching staff… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt plan to revitalise Hauraki Gulf met with staunch opposition
9 Aug 2023Ten years in the making, the government has launched its plan to revitalise Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, and it's immediately been slammed for not including an outright ban on trawler fishing. The new… Read more Audio
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School head who banned phones a year ago gives thoughts on National's plan
9 Aug 2023If the National party has its way, cellphones will be banned from all schools as one of the ways to lift what the party says is "abysmal" achievement in New Zealand schools. Otago Boys High is way… Read more Video, Audio
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'Bureaucratic bulls***": West Aucklanders furious with council over flood buyouts
9 Aug 2023Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
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More pain at the pump as petrol prices expected to rise
8 Aug 2023Motorists can expect more pain at the pump, as petrol prices once again start to trend upwards. Price tracking website 'Gaspy' reports that the average price for unleaded 91 has gone up by… Read more Audio
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Energy minister responds to criticism of newly launched investment
8 Aug 2023Greenpeace is calling for caution, when it comes to the mega private green investment fund unveiled by the prime minister today. The government's partnered with a controversial investment giant Black… Read more Video, Audio
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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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