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Wednesday, 25 January 2023
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Why house construction prices are through the roof
25 Jan 2023The cost of new house construction is through the roof. New figures show inflation is still running red hot at 7.2 percent for 2022.
Big drivers included food, household expenses and a 14 percent… Read more Audio
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Ngapuhi matriarch Titewhai Harawira dies, aged 90
25 Jan 2023Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.
She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Read more Audio
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Consumer NZ test finds cheap pot boils better than most
25 Jan 2023Every dollar counts with inflation bubbling away. So what's the most cost effective pot to boil up a hot mess?
The answer may surprise you. Consummer NZ has put 13 saucepans to the test.
Test team… Read more Video, Audio
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Damaged road to Coromandel coast to stay closed overnight at long weekends
25 Jan 2023A main Coromandel highway is literally cracking, forcing significant travel restrictions with two long holiday weekends looming.
Waka Kotahi is investigating the cause of the signficant fissures on… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 25 January 2023
25 Jan 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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NZ aid worker's death in Ukraine: Family proud, but struggling
25 Jan 2023The parents of a New Zealand aid worker killed in Ukraine say they're struggling to cope with his death, but are very proud of what he has done.
Andrew Bagshaw had been delivering humanitarian aid… Read more Audio
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Black Ferns star Ruby Tui to sit out Super Rugby Aupiki
25 Jan 2023One of the stars of the last Rugby World Cup, Ruby Tui, won't be back on the rugby field anytime soon.
The World Cup winner captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders with her presence on and… Read more Video, Audio
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Inflation high at 7.2 percent - what you need to know
25 Jan 2023ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner talks through the details of the latest inflation figures, and what to expect in the year ahead.
Read more Video, Audio
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Inflation remains at 7.2 percent, cost of living continues to bite
25 Jan 2023Chris Hipkins inherits an inflation nation, with the cost of living up 7.2 percent year on year.
As the handover from one PM to another was underway, the inflation stats came out, and it's bad news… Read more Audio
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Ardern farewells Parliament as PM, Hipkins officially takes role
25 Jan 2023Jacinda Ardern farewelled a sea of supporters, staffers and MPs as she left Parliament and the top job today.
Soon after, Chris Hipkins was formally sworn in as PM at a low key ceremony at Government… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
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Truckers urge new Prime Minister to get roads fixed
Fixing damaged roads should be a top priority for the incoming Prime Minister according to a freight industry group.
The National Road Carriers Association is pleased Chris Hipkins is going to focus… Read more Video, Audio
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New Plymouth man scores unofficial world record in speed golfing
24 Jan 2023A New Plymouth man has run away with the unofficial world record for speed golfing. And run he did - playing 311 holes of golf in a day which is more than 17 full rounds. Shanon Stallard teed off at… 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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