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Wednesday, 16 November 2022
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Leaders plead with Health Minister for more fast-tracked migrant staff
Health officials are pleading with their Minister for more jobs to be put on an immigration fast-track - as soon as possible - to fill desperate workforce shortages.
The Health Ministry's appeal was… Read more Audio
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Health Ministry warns of Covid surge in Christmas season
16 Nov 2022A tray of RAT tests could be passed around with the nibbles and bubbly at Christmas parties this year.
The Ministry of Health is finalising its official advice for the festive season - as Covid case… Read more Audio
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World leaders in crisis talks after missile kills two in Poland
World leaders are in crisis talks after the war in Ukraine spilled over the border to neighbouring Poland with fatal consequences.
But early information suggests that it may not have been caused by a… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
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Sperm-stopping male contraceptive gel injection trialled in Aus
15 Nov 2022A sperm-stopping gel injected into the tubes that transport it around the body could be a game-changer when it comes to a male contraceptive.
In a world first, the procedure dubbed the 'reversable… Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch stabbing: Bexley park quieter since attack
15 Nov 2022Some residents in eastern Christchurch are changing they way they use their local park, after a brutal stabbing of a man out walking his dog near the popular park.
The man remains in a critical… Read more Audio
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Defence Force, Work and Income train up young job seekers
15 Nov 2022The Defence Force, in collaboration with WINZ, is pairing young job seekers with potential employers in dire need of staff.
As part of its Limited Service Volunteer Programme, a group of young people… Read more Video, Audio
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RMA one step closer to being scrapped, replaced
15 Nov 2022The Resource Management Act is one step closer to the scrap heap.
The government is repealing the regulatory quagmire and replacing it with three proposed laws, two of which have been introduced to… Read more Audio
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Police criticised for response to growing fraud complaints
15 Nov 2022Police have been criticised for the way they're responding to the growing number of fraud complaints.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says there are major failings in the way police act and… Read more Audio
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Ardern in Vietnam after ASEAN summit in Cambodia
15 Nov 2022The Cambodian Prime Minister's tested positive for Covid after meeting and greeting world leaders including Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden at the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh.
Ardern is on a… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 15 November 2022
15 Nov 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6315586935112 Video, Audio
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Low Black Friday sales expected under cost of living cloud
15 Nov 2022Fewer people are expected to join in the shopping olympics that is Black Friday, as concern grows about the rising cost of living.
That's according to a survey from PriceSpy, a NZ price comparision… Read more Video, Audio
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Cricket: Notable omissions in Black Caps squad for India series
15 Nov 2022The Black Caps have named their squad for the home series against India which starts this week and there are a couple of notable omissions.
RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid joins Lisa Owen with the… 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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