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Wednesday, 31 May 2023
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Gore not happy about proposed 11 percent rates increase
31 May 2023Gore's residents and ratepayers are facing a rates hike of more than 11 percent and they're not happy about it. Adding to their angst is the fact there'll be no formal public consultation about the… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Councillors shown final plan to meet budget shortfall
31 May 2023Auckland's mayor has divided councillors with his proposal to plug their $325 million budget hole.
Wayne Brown is expected to publicly unveil his final plan to address the shortfall tomorrow - but… Read more Video, Audio
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Luxon's Botany tested on te reo Māori titles
31 May 2023National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the level of te reo used in government departments is a "problem".
He made the comments at a recent public meeting on his "Back On Track" tour.
He said… Read more Video, Audio
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Former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield knighted in Wellington
31 May 2023Sir Ashley Bloomfield says his parents were at the front of his mind while he was being knighted today.
The former director general of health received the honour in Wellington this morning in… Read more Video, Audio
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Jurassic World LEGO exhibit first for Tākina convention centre
31 May 2023The first event in Wellington's massive new convention centre, Tākina, is kicking off tonight.
And it's not one you would expect. Six million pieces of LEGO have turned into huge dinosaurs for the… Read more Video, Audio
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Responsible Campers Association fight freedom camping 'crap' law
31 May 2023A law aimed at stopping freedom campers leaving number twos around the country side is crap according to opponents who say they will continue fight it.
The Self Contained Motor Vehicle… Read more Video, Audio
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Bidding wars dominate competitive job market - survey
31 May 2023Bidding wars and so-called fake resignations are dominating a competitive job market according to a survey of more than a thousand businesses with half a million workers.
The market report by Frog… Read more Video, Audio
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Exhausted Bromley residents face council over wastewater smell
31 May 2023Residents of the Christchurch suburb of Bromley are at breaking point as the saga over the wastewater treatment plant lingers on.
Christchurch City Council is awaiting a settlement from its insurer… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 31 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328521665112 Video, Audio
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Sports chat: Injury-hampered Crusaders bring back Ryan Crotty
31 May 2023The Crusaders' injury-crisis has reached the point that the Super Rugby Pacific side is recalling ageing former All Blacks to bolster the ranks.
Midfielder Ryan Crotty is back training with the team… Read more Video, Audio
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Fire Emergency risk reduction boss on Ōtāhuhu scrap metal fire
31 May 2023A massive fire at a South Auckland scrap metal yard could burn for another 24 hours.
Fire and Emergency risk reduction and investigations manager Pete Gallagher talks to Lisa Owen.
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Secondary school teachers reject latest pay offer, rolling strikes continue
31 May 2023New pay offers have failed to stop secondary and area school teachers resuming industrial action and primary teachers could yet join them.
The Education Ministry made revised offers to all three… 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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