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Thursday, 15 September 2022
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Evening business for 15 September 2022
15 Sep 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312331112112 Video, Audio
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Berry confusion - not clear which frozen berries carry Hep A risk
It's been berry confusing - a food safety notice about the risk of Hepatitis A from imported frozen berries, but no specifics about which brands and from what countries.
People are being advised to… Read more Video, Audio
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Netball: Silver Ferns vs Jamaica series delayed over waits for passports
15 Sep 2022The Silver Ferns upcoming netball series against Jamaica is being delayed by at least a day as the Sunshine Girls await the return on passports from the US.
Netball New Zealand confirmed the news… Read more Video, Audio
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Recession averted in NZ, but will interest rates rise further?
15 Sep 2022NZ's economy's grew 1.7 percent in the past three months - defying more pessimistic forecasts. It is a complete turnaround on the slump experienced during an Omicron-riddled March quarter.
But anyone… Read more Video, Audio
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Thousands queue to see procession as Queen's coffin goes to Westminster Hall
15 Sep 2022Thousands of people have lined the Southbank of the Thames in a orderly queue to pay their respects to the Queen.
The Queen's coffin is now lying in state in Westminster Hall, and will remain there… Read more Video, Audio
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Bodies found in suitcase: Police to extradite woman in Korea
New Zealand police are seeking the extradition of a woman in Korea, in relation to the deaths of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in Auckland.
The 42-year-old woman was arrested… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
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Queen Elizabeth's coffin goes to Westminster to lie in state
14 Sep 2022The Queen has spent one final night at Buckingham Palace.. after her coffin was taken there from Scotland early this morning New Zealand time.
It was met by King Charles and other members of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Final breakthrough for Auckland City Rail Link in city centre
14 Sep 2022In a major step for Auckland's City Rail Link project, the last of four tunnel breakthroughs is happening tonight.
Our reporter Tom Taylor is 15 metres underground at Te Waihorotiu Station, and joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Celebration, reflection on 50-year anniversary of reo Māori petition
14 Sep 2022It's been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition on this day 50 years ago.
Now, they along with others who are still fighting for the language say the… Read more Video, Audio
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Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
14 Sep 2022A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 September 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312287627112 Video, Audio
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Safer streets policy irks Newmarket businesses
An "anti-car urban activist's manifesto" as the ACT Party says, or a road map to safer streets for people walking or using wheelchairs, strollers, scooters and bikes?
Controversial legislation… 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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