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Thursday, 27 October 2022
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Arrowtown death mystery: Police looking for silver suitcase
Police are stil trying to trace the family of a tourist who died in Arrowtown over labour weekend so they can send his body home.
51-year-old Wai Ming Lai who was visiting from Hong Kong was on a… Read more Video, Audio
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First cruise ship in 11 years welcomed in Lyttelton, but with mixed feelings
27 Oct 2022For the first time in 11 years, Ōtautahi has welcomed a cruise ship. No large ships have docked in Lyttelton Harbour since the earthquakes destroyed the previous berth.
Reporter Niva Chittock and… Read more Video, Audio
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Nelson dog tracker's advice for finding missing pups
27 Oct 2022A Richmond fish & chippie owner who is also a sought-after dog tracker has a few good takeaways when it come to finding wayward canines.
Don Schwass works for Nelson land search and rescue, but he… Read more Video, Audio
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Transport Minister responds to protesters for passenger rail
27 Oct 2022The invitation has been extend to Transport Minister Michael Wood to talk to the protesters for passenger rail.
He discusses the issue with Lisa Owen. Read more Video, Audio
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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
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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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