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Friday, 14 October 2022
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National MP Barbara Kuriger drops portfolios over conflict of interest
14 Oct 2022National MP Barbara Kuriger has resigned from all of her portfolios, for what her leader Christopher Luxon has described as a serious lapse of judgement.
The third-term MP and her family have been… Read more Audio
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Woman's new home build hit with extra $213,000 bill as costs rise
A woman in the process of building her dream home has been lumped with an extra $213,000 bill because of "soaring building costs".
Core Logic says the cost of building a 200 square metre, three… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 13 October 2022
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'Positive', 'Straight up' - Councillors Richard Hills and Alf Filipaina meet Wayne Brown
13 Oct 2022Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has been holding a series of one-on-one talks with councillors both new and returned, to discuss how each can best contribute.
Checkpoint caught up with two councillors… Read more Video, Audio
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Police awards: Cops who faced Dunedin knife attacker recognised
13 Oct 2022Two police officers who faced a knife-wielding attacker in a Dunedin supermarket last year have been recognised for their courage.
Constable Sophie Allison and Detective Constable Jeremy Toschi were… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ breast cancer sufferers dying twice as fast as those overseas
13 Oct 2022Kiwi women with advanced breast cancer are dying twice as fast as overseas patients, according to research from the Breast Cancer Foundation. But a new set of clinical guidelines launched today is set… Read more Video, Audio
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Gloriavale's 'Overseeing Shepherd' at Abuse in Care inquiry
13 Oct 2022A group of men was empowered to make the final judgement on allegations of abuse at the Gloriavale Christian Community.
The Overseeing Shepherd of Gloriavale, Howard Temple has told the Abuse in Care… Read more Audio
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New Covid-19 wave in Europe pushing up hospitalisations
13 Oct 2022A new wave of Covid-19 is emerging in Europe, with a corresponding bump in hospitalisations.
The World Health Organisation says it's clear the pandemic is not over yet and it is seeing indicators… Read more Video, Audio
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ADHD drug prescription system needs change, GP tells court
A GP accused of breaking the rules on prescribing ADHD drugs like Ritalin says he's on a mission to change the system. Tony Hanne has been giving evidence at his own disciplinary hearing saying if he… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 13 October 2022
13 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313681605112 Video, Audio
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Sea rising twice as fast and more acidic than thought - new data
13 Oct 2022The sea is rising - twice as fast, and that sea is hotter, dirtier, and more acidic than ever before.
The latest stocktake by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ paints a sobering picture.
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Unvaccinated Djokovic may miss Australian Grand Slam
13 Oct 2022Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will miss the Grand Slam in January unless he can come to an arrangement with the Australian Federal Government.
Djokovic, who is unvaccinated… Read more Video, Audio
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Ruapehu lifetime pass holders seek clarity on skifield future
13 Oct 2022There are thousands of Ruapehu lifetime pass holders who want to know if their ticket to ride could soon be redundant.
The company's administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table, as they try… 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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