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Monday, 15 May 2023
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Mt Roskill liquor store manager frustrated at multiple robberies
15 May 2023A Mount Roskill liquor store manager at his wits end after multiple robberies in the last few months.
He had applied for assistance from the Government's crime prevention fund but didn't qualify… Read more Video, Audio
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Gore community board chair blames council staff for conflict
15 May 2023A community board chair says she's seen Gore District Council staff behave unprofessionally towards Mayor Ben Bell, and they've been less than helpful to the community board as well.
Nicky Coats is… Read more Audio
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Homicide inquiry after two children found dead in Northland home
15 May 2023A small Northland community is reeling tonight after two children were killed in their home, in Ruakākā.
A homicide investigation has been launched by police, who have cordoned off a street in the… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 12 May 2023
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Some food courts struggling after Covid pandemic
12 May 2023Are the days of the humble food court numbered? Empty shop fronts are a feature of many food courts which struggled to recover after the pandemic.
Operators say competition from flash new malls and… Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2023 World Beer Cup
12 May 2023It's billed as the 'beer Olympics'. More than 10,000 brews and 272 judges from 26 countries.
And against the stiffest of competition, Wellington Brewery The Garage Project has managed to score silver… Read more Video, Audio
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Flood protection funds for Westport half what was asked for
It's a town that knows about the impacts of climate change all to well.. and today the Prime Minister chipped in money for flood protection.
Westport has had several flooding events in recent years… Read more Audio
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Pike Mine remains discovery 'vindicates fact we needed to go into drift'
12 May 2023Pike River Mine advocate and father Bernie Monk says the news that human remains have likely been found at Pike River is upsetting, but it strengthens his resolve for justice.
It's been more than 12… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 May 2023
12 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6327272971112 Video, Audio
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Blues vs Crusaders to be game of MacDonald vs Robertson
12 May 2023The traditional Blues versus Crusaders Super Rugby rivalry has an added element this weekend.
Both head coaches are in their final "Super" season before they team up as All Blacks coaches next year.
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Ohakune happy with news of new ski operators at Mt Ruapehu
After years of Covid disruption, a poor snow season and uncertainty around the future of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields, people in the North Island town of Ohakune have something to smile about.
They're… Read more Audio
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Gore residents sick of conflict at council after proposed no confidence in mayor
12 May 2023Gore residents say they're sick of childish behaviour from their elected representatives - with councillors trying to oust their mayor.
The country's youngest mayor, Ben Bell, has been asked to… Read more Audio
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Scathing report on East Coast forestry slash, erosion published
12 May 2023A damning inquiry into slash on the East Coast says the forestry industry has lost its social licence in Tai Rāwhiti - and should help foot the bill for the clean-up.
The report says the next five to… Read more 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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