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Wednesday, 20 July 2022
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PM attempts to ease mayors' concerns on Three Waters
20 Jul 2022The Prime Minister has attempted to ease mayors' concerns about Three Waters today, as she spoke at the Local Government conference in Palmerston North.
Our political reporter Giles Dexter is there… Read more Video, Audio
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Faulty Chorus cable leaves Taumaranui without internet
20 Jul 2022A North Island town relegated to the online slow lane, after its fibre cable was damaged, may be waiting a little longer for broadband to be fully restored.
The faulty Chorus cable has left much of… Read more Video, Audio
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Tenants speak up on cold, damp houses with high rents
Compliance with healthy homes standards is still lagging, more than two years since the law took effect.
All boarding houses and private landlords now need to ensure their rental properties meet… Read more Video, Audio
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Weather: Lake Ōhau village remains cut off after bridge washout
The Lake Ōhau village is still cut off after the only bridge access was washed out in the storm yesterday.
Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher talks to Lisa Owen about repair plans.
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Weather: Southern regions clean up after storm, govt pledges support
Some South Island communities are still cut off on Wednesday night as a solution to a washed out bridge is days away. Holidaymakers in Lake Ōhau have been told to hunker down, while the council works… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
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Armed man remains critical, shot by police in Grey Lynn
A man remains in a critical condition tonight, after being shot by police in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
Police say the man was armed.. and shooting at his own, empty, home.
Felix Walton… Read more Video, Audio
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Invercargill St Vincent De Paul theft leaves families without food
19 Jul 2022'You didn't steal from us you stole from hungry families' - that from a Southland Charity fleeced of donations destined for struggling whānau.
A large chest freezer and all the meat in it was swiped… Read more Video, Audio
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Renters stuck in cold, damp homes as compliance with law lacking - advocates
The winter chill is still with us, and property inspectors are urging landlords to ensure their rentals are warm and dry.
Compliance with healthy homes standards is still lagging, more than two years… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 July 2022
19 Jul 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6309706854112 Video, Audio
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Master Builders face court action over guarantees after builder goes bust
19 Jul 2022A group of would-be home owners left out pocked after their builder went bust are planning legal action against the Master Builders Association over guarantees they thought they'd signed and paid for.
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Visitors return to Ruapehu, but where is the snow?
It's a lack of snow that's meant a slightly rocky start for the North Island's ski season, and the businesses it supports.
Mount Ruapehu's two main ski fields are still lying largely barren -… Read more Video, Audio
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Latest from Lake Ōhau after bridge washed out in wild weather
The bridge into Lake Ōhau near Mt Cook has been washed out, meaning there's no way in or out of the village.
Lake Ōhau Lodge owner Mike Neilson joins Lisa Owen with the latest details.
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Checkpoint
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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