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Thursday, 11 May 2023
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Scenic Drive's Elevation cafe closes after storm's road damage
The owners of a popular West Auckland restaurant say severe weather and continued road closures over the past few months has forced them out of business.
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Finance Minister reveals extra $4b ahead of 2023 Budget
The government has found 4 billion dollars down the back of the couch ahead of next week's Budget.
The money was freed up after ministers were told to go away and find ways to save money and… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 11 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6327188049112 Video, Audio
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Transport Minister promises fast work on new SH25A bridge
11 May 2023The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.
But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.
State… Read more Video, Audio
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Super Rugby: Tuivasa-Sheck on bench for Blues vs Crusaders
11 May 2023Code-switching star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to be on the outer at the Blues after confirming his return to rugby league next season.
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has named his game day 23 for… Read more Video, Audio
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Whangārei father who pulled son from fatal school caving trip says it should not have happened
11 May 2023A father, who stopped his son going on a fatal school caving expedition because of safety concerns says the trip should never have gone ahead and someone needs to be held responsible.
Whangārei Boys… Read more Video, Audio
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NCEA level 1 'lacks rigour', St Cuthberts cutting qualification - principal
11 May 2023It lacks rigour and coherence and will not prepare students for the rest of high school or tertiary education.
That's the damming conclusion of a top private Auckland girls' school that's dumping… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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Govt to tweak alcohol laws to help pubs during Rugby World Cup
10 May 2023The government plans to tweak liquor laws so pubs can stay open during Rugby World Cup games that are played outside of normal trading hours.
Justice Minister Kiri Allan says the amendment to the Act… Read more Video, Audio
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Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
10 May 2023The tourism industry wants to rebuild better than ever, saying a new era is ahead.
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Otautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event, TRENZ, this week.
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Coromandel cleans up after fourth major storm in five months
10 May 2023To the Coromandel Peninsula where they've had their fourth major storm in five months.
Businesses and locals are feeling the effects of their fragile roading network - and the lashing of severe… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 10 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6327127083112 Video, Audio
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Luxon rules out National deal with Te Pāti Māori to form a govt
10 May 2023National's leader Christopher Luxon has unequivocally ruled out working with Te Pāti Māori to form a government after the election.
It follows a turbulent period for the parties on the left - with… 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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