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Wednesday, 14 September 2022
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Final breakthrough for Auckland City Rail Link in city centre
14 Sep 2022In a major step for Auckland's City Rail Link project, the last of four tunnel breakthroughs is happening tonight.
Our reporter Tom Taylor is 15 metres underground at Te Waihorotiu Station, and joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Celebration, reflection on 50-year anniversary of reo Māori petition
14 Sep 2022It's been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition on this day 50 years ago.
Now, they along with others who are still fighting for the language say the… Read more Video, Audio
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Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
14 Sep 2022A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 September 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312287627112 Video, Audio
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Safer streets policy irks Newmarket businesses
An "anti-car urban activist's manifesto" as the ACT Party says, or a road map to safer streets for people walking or using wheelchairs, strollers, scooters and bikes?
Controversial legislation… Read more Video, Audio
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Rugby league player banned over post celebrating Queen's death
14 Sep 2022Tributes have been flowing from all different places after the death of the Queen last week - including, of course, social media.
But a rugby league player in Australia is in hot water after her post… Read more Video, Audio
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Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Buckingham Palace one last night
14 Sep 2022Queen Elizabeth's coffin has spent one final night at Buckingham Palace before a procession to Westminster takes place overnight our time.
Princess Anne accompanied her mother on a flight from… Read more Video, Audio
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Violent attacks on teenagers at Christchurch's Riccarton mall
A series of violent attacks on teenagers around a Christchurch mall has sparked concerns among community leaders.
A Christchurch secondary school has issued a warning to parents with officials now… Read more Audio
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Warning over frozen berries linked to Hepatitis A cases
A warning has been issued about frozen berries, which have been linked to three cases of Hepatitis A.
New Zealand Food Safety says there is not sufficient information on a specific brand to initiate… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt pledges $44m for 1000 teachers, tutoring services
14 Sep 2022The government is funding $44 million into recruiting 1000 more teacher and supporting students behind in their learning due to Covid disruptions.
The aim is to coax 700 teachers here from overseas… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
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Lisa Carrington leads last of Queen's honours in NZ
13 Sep 2022The flag at Government House in Wellington remains at half mast, but today was a day for celebrating those who have achieved the highest honours in New Zealand.
About a dozen people were awarded… Read more Video, Audio
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Huge crowds in Edinburgh as London prepares to farewell Queen
13 Sep 2022Thousands of people have queued for hours in Edinburgh for a chance to walk by the Queen's coffin as it lay at rest in St Giles Cathedral.
Overnight huge crowds poured into the street to watch the… Read more Video, 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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