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Wednesday, 30 November 2022
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Auckland plumber's feathered apprentice proves popular
30 Nov 2022You could say they're birds of a feather - both skilled pipe tuners. The difference is one's a plumber, the other a cockatoo called Charlie.
The pair's attracted some attention on social media… Read more Video, Audio
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Immunisation expert on facts of vaccination and blood donation
The parents of a four-month-old baby urgently needing a heart operation are refusing to allow blood from the blood bank to be used in their son's surgery because they believe its contaminated with… Read more Video, Audio
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Sanna Marin makes first visit by a Finnish PM to New Zealand
For the first time ever, a Finnish Prime Minister has visited New Zealand's shores.
Sanna Marin met with Jacinda Ardern at Government House in Auckland this morning, to discuss trade, climate change… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 30 November 2022
30 Nov 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Culture, Heritage Ministry remains 'absolutely committed' to Erebus Memorial
30 Nov 2022"A huge concrete thing" better put at the airport is how Auckland's mayor sums up the Erebus memorial planned for a Parnell park.
"Mean spirited" is how iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei decribes the people… Read more Video, Audio
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Impressive tactics on and off field at Football World Cup in Qatar
30 Nov 2022The impressive skills of the players are being matched by some equally crafty tactics from fans looking for ways around the booze ban at the Football World Cup in Qatar.
But while some are trying… Read more Video, Audio
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Hut mysteriously burns down in Te Urewera, despite injunction
30 Nov 2022A hut has mysteriously burned down in Te Urewera, despite a court injunction preventing further hut destruction.
Te Uru Taumatua, the operating arm of iwi Ngāi Tūhoe was actively dismantling huts… Read more Audio
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Woman in NZ court after children's bodies found in suitcase
The woman charged with the murder of two young children whose bodies were found in suitcases, has appeared in court.
The woman was arrested in South Korea, after the bodies were found in Auckland… Read more Video, Audio
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Baby waits while antivax parents in court refusing donated blood
A lawyer says a sick baby whose parents want him to only be treated with blood from unvaccinated people is getting sicker with every heartbeat.
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ has gone to court to ask for… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
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Pressure at urgent care clinics more difficult to manage - GP
29 Nov 2022Pressure is building at urgent care clinics with more patients coming through the doors, and not enough staff to keep up. With GPs and emergency departments both under strain, urgent care clinics are… Read more Video, Audio
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Tourism: Backpacker numbers bouncing back in NZ
29 Nov 2022The backpacker industry is starting to bounce back and is hoping for a bumper summer after being starved of international visitors for the last two summers. More than half of hostels closed during… Read more Audio
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Erebus memorial protesters 'mean-spirited' - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
29 Nov 2022"Mean spirited" is how mana whenua and local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is describing opposition to an Erebus memorial planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.
Yesterday marked 43 years since the Air… 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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