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Thursday, 27 October 2022
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Protesters for rail denied chance to speak at Select Committee
Climate protesters blocking a Wellington motorway this morning were denied their chance to speak to politicians because they were breaking the law.
It's the latest in a string of protests from the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 27 October 2022
27 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Queenstown police bust ring selling party drugs on Facebook
27 Oct 2022An international drug ring selling in Queenstown through Facebook with product bought overseas via the dark web has been busted.
A dozen people have been arrested after police infiltrated the… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Ferns boost ahead of Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
27 Oct 2022The Black Ferns have received an extra boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at the weekend.
Co-captain Kennedy Simon is yet to play at the tournament - but is set to make her return… Read more Video, Audio
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Hunters, hikers always welcome in Te Urewera - Tūhoe
27 Oct 2022Tūhoe says hunters and hikers will always be welcome in Te Urewera. 48 DOC huts deemed to be past their used by date are being dismantled.
Trampers and hunters who have used the huts in the past say… Read more Video, Audio
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Desley Simpson confirms expression of interest was made to run Ports of Auckland
27 Oct 2022Newly-named deputy mayor of Auckland Desley Simpson has confirmed there was an expression of interest made by a company to take over the operation of Ports of Auckland.
Mayor Wayne Brown says any… Read more Video, Audio
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Wayne Brown names Desley Simpson Auckland Deputy Mayor
27 Oct 2022Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has announced councillor Desley Simpson as his deputy.
Simpson is the councillor for the Ōrākei ward which covers Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, and Remuera.
Brown… Read more Video, Audio
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Striking primary healthcare nurses struggling to pay bills
They're 'struggling to pay their bills, put food on the table, pay for childcare and meet mortgage payments.'
That was the message from 4000 primary healthcare and plunket nurses across the country… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
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Police call for sightings of Hong Kong national in Queenstown
26 Oct 2022Police are calling for sightings of a Hong Kong national who died in Queenstown over Labour Weekend.
51-year-old Wai Ming Lai died suddenly on Saturday in Sawpit Gully. He'd been in the country since… Read more Video, Audio
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Parents of meningitis victim urge Parliament make vaccine free
26 Oct 2022The parents of a teenager who suddenly died from meningitis have made a heartfelt plea for free access to the vaccine that would have saved their daughter.
Gerard and Claire Rushton appeared before a… Read more Audio
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Thousands of sexual harassment cases in Chch schools survey
Surveys of students at two neighbouring Christchurch schools have revealed thousands of cases sexual harassment. Avonside Girls High School and Shirley Boys share a site and some common areas like the… Read more Video, Audio
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Hikers, hunters feel ignored as Te Urewera huts demolished
26 Oct 2022There's tension in Te Urewera, where work is underway in the remote, rugged country to strip, dismantle and burn down backcountry DOC huts.
Fifteen are gone, and another 33 are set to be removed by… 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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