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Thursday, 19 January 2023
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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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Ardern announces her resignation
19 Jan 2023In a shock move, the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has announced she is resigning as leader. She will leave no later than the 7th of February - less than three weeks from now - with a caucus vote to… Read more Audio
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Jacinda Ardern to stand down as Prime Minister
19 Jan 2023Jacinda Ardern has announced that she will not be seeking re-election this year and her last day as Prime Minister is 7 February. Audio
Friday, 23 December 2022
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Teraki
23 Dec 2022The Waitangi Tribunal has reported back on one of the largest claims ever heard - a document described as groundbreaking, and pivotal for Maori in Te Tai Tokerau. Some of the evidence was presented at… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 23 December 2022
23 Dec 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Dairy
23 Dec 2022More than 100 thousand dollars has been raised for the family of a slain dairy shop worker in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham. It's one month since Janak Patel was killed in a robbery..sparking… Read more Audio
Thursday, 22 December 2022
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New shearing world record two days after previous record
22 Dec 2022On Tuesday, Taihape teenager Reuben Alabaster set a new eight-hour solo shearing world record. Just 48 hours later, Te Kuiti's Jack Fagan wrapped up his attempt to break the same record. Sports… Read more Audio
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Christmas hampers a weight off shoulders for those in need
22 Dec 2022Enough hampers and presents to fill a rubgy field for those in need in our largest city. Charities were spreading Christmas cheer up and down the motu. From New Zealand's national stadium to community… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 December 2022
22 Dec 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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