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Thursday, 18 August 2022
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Waka Kotahi a no-show at Mt Messenger protest hui
18 Aug 2022Waka Kotahi representatives were a no-show at a hui to try and resolve an occupation at its Mt Messenger Bypass site in North Taranaki today.
About 20 protesters broke through security fencing five… Read more Video, Audio
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Walking, riding lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge hangs in balance
18 Aug 2022The fate of a walking and cycle lane trial on Auckland's harbour bridge is still hanging in the balance following a Waka Kotahi board meeting.
The cycling group Movement threatened legal action… Read more Video, Audio
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What will it take to get Auckland drivers out of cars?
18 Aug 2022On Tuesday we heard what cyclists had to say about Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.
On Wednesday we asked motorists what it's going to take to get them out of their cars. The… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 18 August 2022
18 Aug 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6311023783112 Video, Audio
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Concerns raised repeatedly before Christchurch scrap metal fire
18 Aug 2022People who live near a scrap metal yard that went up in flames in Christchurch last night say they had repeatedly raised concerns about crushed cars at the site.
The blaze broke out at National Steel… Read more Video, Audio
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Weather: Nelson residents head home to check flood damage
18 Aug 2022Nelson and West Coast residents are are in clean up mode with slips and wash outs causing widespread issues in the regions.
A state of local emergency remains in place for the Nelson-Tasman and the… Read more Video, Audio
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Weather: Kāeo on alert, Kaitaia cut off as floodwaters rise
18 Aug 2022Residents of Kāeo are on alert. Civil Defence is setting up an emergency centre and not ruling out evacuations if conditions worsen.
The town's main street is flooded after the river rose by half a… Read more Video, Audio
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Bodies of two young children found in suitcase - police
WARNING: This report contains details that may be upsetting to listeners.
The bodies of two young children have been confirmed as the human remains discovered by a family in the Auckland suburb of… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
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Te Arawa leader, educator Sir Toby Curtis mourned
17 Aug 2022Tributes are pouring in for Te Arawa leader and longtime Māori education advocate, Sir Toby Curtis, who died this morning aged 83.
A proud Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāti Rongomai leader, his whānau are… Read more Audio
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Thousands wait for visa news after NZ border reopening
Only 1000 visitor visas were issued in the 11 days after the border reopened. Relatives visiting family here and tourists are among the 18,000 people waiting on a visa.
Migrants say there is no… Read more Audio
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Workplace Relations Minister confirms govt review of RSE scheme
17 Aug 2022Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has confirmed the government will do a full review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme early next year.
He talks to Lisa Owen. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 Aug 2022
17 Aug 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310982100112 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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