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Tuesday, 28 June 2022
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Rugby: Another All Black down with Covid ahead of Ireland test
28 Jun 2022The All Blacks have been dealt more disruption ahead of Saturday's sold out first test against Ireland in Auckland.
Star outside back Will Jordan is the latest to test positive for Covid-19, taking… Read more Audio
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More support urged for many struggling to keep warm in winter
28 Jun 2022New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.
Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Read more Audio
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Protests possible for frustrated Bromley locals after public meeting
28 Jun 2022Emotions have run high at a fiery meeting with Bromley residents this afternoon around the ongoing stench from the Bromley wastewater plant saga.
It was the first of three community meetings as the… Read more Video, Audio
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Simon O'Connor's mea culpa to the National caucus
28 Jun 2022After laying low for two days, the National MP Simon O'Connor has returned to Parliament with a mea culpa for his caucus.
On Saturday, the MP published and then later removed a message supporting the… Read more Audio
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Some laundry detergents worse than plain water - Consumer NZ
28 Jun 2022Now to a dirty secret about laundry detergents, some are so ineffective you're better off just washing your clothes in water.
That's according to tests carried by Consumer NZ on 55 liquid and… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 28 June 2022
28 Jun 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6308614048112 Video, Audio
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Ardern in Europe: Details from Prime Minister's first day
28 Jun 2022The Prime Minister kicks off the first day of her whirlwind trip to Europe this evening with meetings with the leaders of France and Spain.
Jacinda Ardern is visiting the region in a push to get a… Read more Video, Audio
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Family First loses charitable status in Supreme Court decision
28 Jun 2022The Supreme Court has ruled Family First does not qualify for charitable status, saying the group's work does not fit the description.
The lobby group, which advocates conservative values, was… Read more Audio
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Human Rights Commission warns schools over sexual orientation discrimination
28 Jun 2022The Human Rights Commission is warning schools they cannot refuse to enrol students or discriminate against them because of their sexual orientation or family status.
In a statement, the Commission… Read more Video, Audio
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Transpower asks power companies to boost electricity supply
28 Jun 2022Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.
The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Read more Video, Audio
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'Broken soul': Patient's spirits sink as lengthy wait for surgery drags on
28 Jun 2022The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.
This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Read more Audio
Monday, 27 June 2022
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Union calls for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences
27 Jun 2022A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.
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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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