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Thursday, 29 June 2023
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Eid al-Adha celebrations draw big crowds for end holy celebration
29 Jun 2023Eid Al-Adha was celebrated in Wellington today for the second year in a row. Last year the celebration drew a crowd of around 4000 for the holy celebration which happens two months after the end of… Read more Video, Audio
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Minister on loan scheme for cyclone-hit businesses
29 Jun 2023Returning to our earlier story, the government has announced support schemes for cyclone-hit businesses. Growers & farmers who can't get bank loans will be able to borrow from a goverment fund, as… Read more Video, Audio
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Red Cross marks $12 million for projects in cyclone hit regions
The Red Cross has now earmarked $12 million of its New Zealand disaster fund for projects in weather and cyclone hit regions. $26 Million has been donated. It has a three pronged approach, co-funding… Read more Video, Audio
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Last ditch attempt by officials to reach 90 percent census target
29 Jun 2023Officials are still trying to reach those who haven't done this year's Census, with community events and incentives. The final deadline to complete the Census is tomorrow at 5pm. The unofficial… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 29 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330271413112 Read more Video, Audio
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Claims of abuse & intimidation against Horowhenua council staff
29 Jun 2023Police are investigating several claims of abuse, assault and intimidation against Horowhenua District Council staff. The mayor's spoken out saying they're witnessesing a concerning pattern of… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Ferns back in action for first time since world cup victory
29 Jun 2023For the first time since their gripping World Cup victory last year, the Black Ferns return to action tonight. New Zealand will meet Australia in Brisbane for their first test of 2023 and it will be a… Read more Video, Audio
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PM plagued by questions on Kiri Allan's conduct during China trip
29 Jun 2023Our political editor Jane Patterson is travelling with the Prime Minister in China and joins us now. [embed]… Read more Video, Audio
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Kiri Allan puts up defence over workplace conduct
29 Jun 2023Cabinet minister Kiri Allan has put up a fiery defence of her conduct as she returned to Parliament today, flatly denying ever treating staff poorly. It comes after two public service bosses… Read more Audio
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Govt lending plan mixed bag for flood-affected growers
Hawke's Bay growers say the government support announced for their cyclone-wrecked sector today will be too little, too late for some. In March they asked for $750 million to help them recover. But… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
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Fallout of French nuclear testing still affecting men decades later
28 Jun 202350 ago a crew of 242 men left New Zealand on a mission to Mururoa Atoll, in French Polynesia. The crew of HMNZS Otago, and later the frigate Canterbury, were sent there to protest French nuclear… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ should stand up to Japan over nuclear waste dumping - Lawyer
28 Jun 2023Japan is being criticised by Pacific leaders for dumping nuclear waste in the Pacific Ocean. An international lawyer says Australia and New Zealand need to do more to stand up to Japan. Japan is… 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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