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Wednesday, 19 October 2022
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Evening business for 19 October 2022
19 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Nervous homeowners fear struggle as interest rates set to go up
19 Oct 2022Economic stress is taking its toll on the housing sector, with mortgage brokers concerned potential repayment increases will seriously stretch household budgets.
It's widely expected the reserve bank… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns aim to keep Constellation Cup in third match
19 Oct 2022In netball, the Silver Ferns can retain the Constellation Cup with a win over the Australian Diamonds in Melbourne tonight.
We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.
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Hamilton West reacts to Sharma's resignation and by-election
19 Oct 2022Former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma announced his resignation from Parliament yesterday in a move that will trigger a by-election in his former electorate, Hamilton West.
Dr Sharma spoke with Checkpoint… Read more Video, Audio
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ADHD NZ responds to verdict on Dr Tony Hanne
19 Oct 2022An Auckland GP accused of incorrectly prescribing ADHD drugs has been found guilty of professional misconduct.
Dr Tony Hanne was charged with prescribing without the approval of a paediatrician or… Read more Video, Audio
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Police Minister meets with shopkeepers as ram raids continue
19 Oct 2022Police Minister Chris Hipkins has faced the heat from beleaguered business owners in Auckland today, demanding less talk and more action on retail crime.
Shopkeepers say relentless ram raids and… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
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Emergency Medicine doctors welcome Health Minister's acknowledgement of problems
18 Oct 2022Those in the health sector say Middlemore's Emergency Department isn't the only one under serious pressure.
A report has described Middlemore's ED as "dysfunctional, overcrowded and unsafe".
Senior… Read more Video, Audio
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Aotearoa's best songwriters honoured at Silver Scroll Awards
18 Oct 2022The Silver Scroll Awards are on tonight, recognising the country's best songwriters.
It's the first full-scale ceremony since 2019, taking place at Auckland's Spark Arena.
Tony Stamp joins Rowan… Read more Video, Audio
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Queenstown's Earnslaw steamer celebrates 110 on the water
18 Oct 2022The Lady of the Lake - Queenstown's Earnslaw - has celebrated 110 years since it first set sail. And its owners say it hasn't run out of steam yet.
The TSS Earnslaw marked its birthday today with a… Read more Video, Audio
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Gisborne community unites to stop gang warfare
18 Oct 2022Community members in Gisborne are kicking off a grassroots movement to try to stop a surge in gang warfare.
There's been gunshots, house fires and extra police on guard in the city over recent weeks.
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Candidates for change win West Auckland licensing trust seats
18 Oct 2022The local body elections saw a change of guard in many of the country's councils. At the same time in West Auckland, residents have voted for new representatives on their liquor licensing trusts that… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland mayor tries to flush Three Waters plans at Watercare
18 Oct 2022The government's standing firm on its Three Waters proposal, despite plans from Auckland's mayor to try to flush the plan away.
Wayne Brown has sent a letter to Watercare, telling the organisation to… 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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