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Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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Auckland mayor's call for cuts will hurt communities - board chair
There's a long list of communty events and services potentially on the chopping block as Auckland's mayor demands savings - with a budget shortfall of more than $270 million.
The 21 local boards have… Read more Video, Audio
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Paralympics NZ launch programme to boost athlete connections
22 Mar 2023A three-year programme to boost New Zealand's para athletes, aims to build not only their sporting skills, but their networks into the sports community.
Being a para-athlete or coach can be a lonely… Read more Video, Audio
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Hawke's Bay man gets stolen wallet back, decades later
22 Mar 2023A quarter of a century after it was stolen, a Hawke's Bay man finally has his wallet back.
A clean up crew clearing trees toppled in Cyclone Gabrielle unearthed the wallet in a Hastings park.
Then… Read more Video, Audio
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Excitement, relief for Scott Robertson with All Blacks coach role
22 Mar 2023A mix of excitement and relief. That is how Scott Robertson is descibing his emotions, a day after he was finally confirmed as the next All Blacks coach.
Players, administrators and fans were… Read more Video, Audio
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Nelson homeowners waiting six months for repairs after floods
22 Mar 2023Some residents in Whakatū/Nelson are still waiting for their homes to be repaired six months after they were displaced by flooding.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visited today to check in on its… Read more Video, Audio
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Trump in Florida amid speculation of arrest over Stormy Daniels hush money case
22 Mar 2023Former US President Donald Trump is hunkering down in Florida amid widespread speculation he is just days away from arrest.
It follows an investigation into a hush payment made to porn star Stormy… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 March 2023
22 Mar 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6323050637112 Video, Audio
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Body of ex-NZDF soldier killed in Ukraine identified - reports
22 Mar 2023RNZ understands the body of the former New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine has officially been identified as Kane Te Tai.
Kiwi veterans group, No Duff, says it's confident it will be able to bring… Read more Audio
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NZ Olympian Zane Robertson banned for 8 years over doping
22 Mar 2023Two-time New Zealand Olympian Zane Robertson has been banned from all sport for eight years after being caught doping.
The distance runner who trains in Kenya tested positive for performance… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Transport blames bad weather for derailing bus services
22 Mar 2023'It's not good enough' - an admission from Auckland Transport that its service has been sub-standard.
Gridlock across Auckland last night caused massive delays for bus users heading home.
Some… Read more Video, Audio
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Education expert on NZ curriculum and National's plan
Are our children failing, or is the education system failing them? National's revealed it will rewrite the school cirriculum if it gets into government.
It follows recent pilot NCEA tests of year 10… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
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NZer fighting in Ukraine killed in action - reports
21 Mar 2023RNZ understands a New Zealander fighting on the front line in Ukraine has been killed in action.
Sources on the ground say they have been told by Kane Te Tai's unit commander that the soldier was… 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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