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Friday, 17 March 2023
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Will the horse Slim Shady please stand up? Napping stallion has locals thinking he's dead
17 Mar 2023Concerned locals in Cambridge have been reporting a horse seemingly lying dead by the road side. But their fears have been misplaced, as Libby Kirkby-McLeod explains. Read more Video, Audio
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Irish in Wellington celebrate St Patrick's Day
17 Mar 2023For some of the population, today's a day for shamrocks, wearing green, and having a drink of Guinness or Irish whiskey. It's St Patrick's day, and those with a dash of Irish ancestory are keen to… Read more Video, Audio
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Hamilton's clothing store hit with rampant shoplifting, assault
17 Mar 2023The Backdoor clothing store in Hamilton's been forced to lock its front door and screen customers because of rampant shoplifting and assaults on staff. Gone are the days of wandering in for a browse… Read more Video, Audio
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Convoys hit road between cyclone-hit Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne
17 Mar 2023Official convoys have kicked off today for whanau wanting to travel between Tokomaru Bay and Gisborne along the backroad. The operation is very much trial and error, but miscommunication led to some… Read more Video, Audio
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National MP, one-time leader, Todd Muller resigns from politics
17 Mar 2023Former National Leader Todd Muller is re-resigning from politics, announcing he no longer has the energy to be an MP. First elected in 2014, Mr Muller is best-known for his brief stint as leader of… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 March 2023
17 Mar 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6322713943112 Video, Audio
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Hot cross buns all shapes, sizes vie for crown of NZ's best
17 Mar 2023Fruity, zesty, glazed, or with chocolate. Hot cross buns of all shapes and sizes have found their way to Palmerston North as they vie for the coveted crown of New Zealand's best. Jimmy Ellingham… Read more Video, Audio
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SailGP docks in Christchurch for first event in four-year series
17 Mar 2023Sail GP has arrived in Christchurch for the first event in a four year commitment to bring the foiling catamarans to New Zealand. The New Zealand Grand Prix is the penultimate event of this season and… Read more Video, Audio
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Multi-billion-dollar Auckland Airport upgrade plan hits turbulence
17 Mar 2023Plans for a multi billion dollar Auckland Airport upgrade has hit severe turbulance seconds after take-off. It's a $4 billion redevelopment that will see the domestic and international temrinals… Read more Video, Audio
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'Inexusable act of violence' - gunman shot after firing at police
17 Mar 2023'An inexcusable act of violence towards police and the public.' A man is in a critical condition tonight after allegedly shooting at officers several times in west Auckland this morning. Police say… Read more Video, Audio
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Final, final warning for Stuart Nash after cases of loose lips
17 Mar 2023Stuart Nash has been sent to the bottom of the cabinet rankings, and given a final, final warning, after admitting a third lapse in judgement. He's told the Prime Minister he tried to intervene in an… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers could resort to further strike action if agreement not reached soon
Teachers could resort to further strike action if unions and the government can't sort out a collective agreement soon.
Tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job yesterday with current… 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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