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Friday, 20 January 2023
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Ardern resigns: What does it mean for Waitangi, Ratana?
20 Jan 2023Labour MPs get their election skates on early, determined to choose Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's replacement on Sunday. The Prime Minister's announcement came as a shock to her caucus yesterday… Read more Audio
Thursday, 19 January 2023
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International reaction to Ardern's resignation
19 Jan 2023The Prime Minister's resignation was front page news around the world. Audio
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The public weigh in on Ardern departure
19 Jan 2023News of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation spread quickly through the country's biggest city. While not everyone considered themselves supporters, many Aucklanders expressed their respect for… Read more Audio
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Reflecting on the Ardern's eventful five years
19 Jan 2023Over the past five years, the Prime Minister's dealt with a natural disaster, a terror attack, a global pandemic...not to mention two election victories. All that on top of the usual stresses and… Read more Audio
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Business for Thursday 19 January 2023
Business reporter, Nona Pelletier hase the markets reacted to the news Of the PMS resignation Audio
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Dr Bryce Edwards on the political landscape
19 Jan 2023Polictical commentator Dr Bryce Edwards spoke to Corin Dann about the resignation of Prime Minister Jacina Ardern. Audio
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Labour caucus farewell Ardern
19 Jan 2023The Labour caucus were tight-lipped when asked about who'll be their new leader, and the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. Audio
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Ardern breaks down resignation decision
19 Jan 2023Jacinda Ardern has resigned as Prime Minister, saying she will step down from the role within the next few weeks, but will remain the MP for Mt Albert through until April. The PM dropped the bombshell… Read more Audio
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James Shaw reflects on Ardern's leadership
19 Jan 2023Co-leader James Shaw spoke to Guyon Espiner to reflect on Jacinda Ardern's leadership and discuss what this change means for the Green party going forward Audio
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Luxon farewells Ardern
19 Jan 2023National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has wished Jacinda Ardern well, following news of her resignation this afternoon. Speaking from Napier, Mr Luxon said the Prime Minister had done a great job of… Read more Audio
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Live on the ground in Napier
19 Jan 2023Political reporter Katie Scotcher speaks to Corin Dann live from Napier, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced The two discuss when Ms Ardern announced her resignation to the caucus Audio
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Breaking down Jacinda Ardern's resignation
19 Jan 2023RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Guyon Espiner to discuss the resignation of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. 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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