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Wednesday, 1 March 2023
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay growers urge PM for more help
There's been a consistent request for help from growers in cyclone-devastated Hawke's Bay to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who was there today to see the damage first-hand.
Lauren Crimp filed this… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
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Mangapapa residents keen to get home after more rain
28 Feb 2023The relentless rain around Gisborne has finally eased, and families evacuated this morning from Mangapapa are looking forward to returning home.
Fifteen houses were evacuated, and council crews have… Read more Audio
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Relentless rain in Hawke's Bay taking a toll on mental health
28 Feb 2023Hawke's Bay residents are struggling with the mental impact of relentless rains and flooding.
It's rained on all but three days since Cyclone Gabrielle cut a swathe through the region and heavy rain… Read more Audio
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Marlborough school crowdfunding for an inspiring tech department leader
28 Feb 2023Marlborough Boys College is searching for a rockstar - but not for its music department.
After looking unsucessfully for an inspiring leader for its technology department, the school is now pulling… Read more Video, Audio
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Muriwai residents at makeshift campground, waiting for answers
Some Muriwai residents are calling a makeshift campground home, while they wait in limbo to find out when, or if, they'll ever be allowed to return home.
Some have undamaged homes, but slips near… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 28 February 2023
28 Feb 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6321355131112 Video, Audio
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Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell sacked over political comments
28 Feb 2023Ousted chair of Health NZ Rob Campbell is continuing to defend his actions after being removed from his role by the Health Minister.
"I've received a letter from the minister which responded to a… Read more Video, Audio
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Large scale investment needed to fix NZ roads - Simon Bridges
Future proofing Aotearoa's massively neglected state highway network should be a priority, after Cyclone Gabrielle exposed a significant weak spot - ripping up roads and cutting off social and… Read more Video, Audio
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Freightways on effects of major damage to SH5 Napier-Taupō road
More rain has further eroded unstable land in Hawke's Bay, and washed away a 30-metre-long section of state highway 5 - the main road between Napier and Taupō.
After Cyclone Gabrielle the road was… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Caps pull off historic win over England at Basin Reserve
28 Feb 2023The Black Caps have done the unthinkable, pulling off one of the most memorable and scarcely believable victories in test cricket.
The side was on its knees against a dominant England just two days… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 27 February 2023
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Main highway repairs: Waka Kotahi says it could be months before some reopen
27 Feb 2023It will be at least a month until SH1 to Northland fully reopens. Waka Kotahi says its crews are working hard to get the road through the Brynderwyns reopened as quickly as possible.
But it says the… Read more Video, Audio
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Gloriavale leader gives evidence in Employment Court case
27 Feb 2023Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd has told the Employment Court he's saddened people have been harmed at the isolated Christian sect and has admitted leaders made mistakes.
Howard Temple has been… 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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