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Wednesday, 31 May 2023
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Scrap metal company manager apologises for fire disruption
31 May 2023Sims Metal chief operating officer David Burrows is based in Australia. He has apologised for the disruption caused and says the company will conduct a full investigation. Read more Video, Audio
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Fire at south Auckland scrap metal yard latest of several blazes - FENZ
31 May 2023A massive fire in Auckland has sent huge clouds of toxic smoke into the air, forcing people to stay inside and causing major disruption.
The fire broke out in a scrap metal yard in Ōtāhuhu overnight… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
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National to meet govt after bailing on bipartisan housing deal
30 May 2023National has agreed to meet the government over the bipartisan housing policy it walked away from, but will not say when it will sit down with the minister.
The Opposition has gone back on its… Read more Audio
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Former professional rugby player tackles art of charcuterie
Following a decade-long professional rugby career in France, Mikaera Te Whata didn't join the media, open a sports store or head back to the family farm.
Instead, a love of French cuisine inspired… Read more Audio
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Auckland retailers sceptical on more fog cannon funding
30 May 2023Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.
The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Read more Video, Audio
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Vague Covid support payment rules hurting some - tax expert
30 May 2023A tax expert believes vague rules around government covid support payments have caught some small businesses out as inland revenue demands refunds.
Hugh Grierson owns a boutique Auckland beer company… Read more Video, Audio
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BNZ in court to terminate bank relationship with Gloriavale
30 May 2023The High Court has heard Bank of New Zealand cannot justify terminating its 40 year banking relationship with the Gloriavale Christian community.
The bank sought to close Gloriavale's commercial… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 30 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328457440112 Video, Audio
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The dilemma of switching off from work outside of hours
30 May 2023Ever turned your mobile to flight mode on days off to avoid work calls? What about the dilemma of emails dive bombing your inbox after hours?
A new survey of New Zealand workers has found almost half… Read more Video, Audio
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Sports chat: Devon Conway leads Super Kings to thrilling win
30 May 2023Black Cap Devon Conway top-scored for the Chennai Super Kings as they claimed a fifth Indian Premier League title in a match that turned into a last ball thriller.
The T20 game took three days to be… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Waihi Beach retirees lose all belongings after flooding
30 May 2023Some pensioners have lost all their belongings, after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihi Beach.
The extreme weather brought 44 mm of rain in just an hour yesterday, and more fell… Read more Video, Audio
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Time to tighten vape rules - Dr Bryan Betty
30 May 2023Chair of General Practice NZ, Dr Bryan Betty says it is time to tighten up the rules on vaping.
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Checkpoint
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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