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Thursday, 8 December 2022
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NZ Rugby could hire new All Blacks coach before World Cup
8 Dec 2022New Zealand Rugby could well be set to break with tradition, and appoint a new All Blacks coach before a World Cup begins. With the future of Crusaders coach Scott Robertson resurfacing this week -… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt fast-tracks support for youths who break law
The government is promising a circuit-breaker in its bid to halt youth crime, fast-tracking support for young children who break the law. It's the latest in a series of announcements rolled out by… Read more Audio
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Bullying, harassment still rife at FENZ, three years since review
8 Dec 2022Three years after a damning report into workplace culture at fire stations and other parts of Fire and Emergency, a new review has found bullying and harassment are still rife. The board of Fire and… Read more Audio
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Complaints about antivax lawyer unresolved after 18 months
People who have complained about the conduct of lawyer Sue Grey and the spread of Covid disinformation say months on they are still waiting for their concerns to be addressed, while Sue Grey continues… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
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High Court granted guardianship of baby in dispute over blood
The High Court has been granted temporary guardianship of a sick baby at the centre of a dispute over donor blood meaning his surgery can go ahead.
The baby's parents had wanted only blood from… Read more Video, Audio
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Z Energy details next aviation fuel shipments on way
7 Dec 2022Z Energy boss MIke Bennetts says they have a shipment of aviation fuel coming to NZ and arriving 12 December at the latest.
Aviation fuel is being rationed after a bad batch of fuel couldn't be… Read more Video, Audio
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Big Manly Dotterel Minders band together to protect birds
7 Dec 2022A group of volunteers on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast are banding together to protect endangered birds on their beach.
Dotterels are under constant threat from dogs, hedgehogs, and the elements, but… Read more Video, Audio
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Lindauers returned after 2017 robbery, but where have they been?
7 Dec 2022If only they could they talk. Two valuable Lindauer paintings stolen in a violent heist five years ago have been returned out of the blue, by a mystery go-between.
The works were painted in 1884 by… Read more Video, Audio
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Far right activists face anti-fascist protesters outside court
Far right activists were met by anti facist protesters when they appeared in court in Christchurch today.
Counterspin Media founders Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are charged with sharing the full… Read more Video, Audio
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National calls for Local Govt Minister to go over entrenchment saga
7 Dec 2022The National Party is demanding Nanaia Mahuta be sacked as a Minister over her role in the Three Waters entrenchment saga.
Labour performed an almighty backdown yesterday, voting out the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 7 December 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316714893112 Video, Audio
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Govt gives extra boost to keep Ruapehu skifields running
7 Dec 2022The government has come to the rescue for Ruapheu Alpine Lifts, giving it another $6 million to make sure the chair lift can fire up next winter.
The company appointed voluntary administrators… 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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