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Friday, 10 June 2022
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Hawke's Bay councils ask locals to have say on three waters
10 Jun 2022Hawke's Bay councils are launching a campaign on the controversial three waters reforms, getting locals to have their say, claiming the government hasn't listened to communities.
All councils in the… Read more Audio
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Some success for Ardern in Albanese meeting - analysis
10 Jun 2022Jacinda Ardern appears to have had some success in her long-standing battle to convince Australia to review its contentious 501 deportation scheme.
Under the section 501 visa character test… Read more Video, Audio
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Consenters keen to help solve plasterboard shortage - MBIE
10 Jun 2022A social housing developer's leading a revolt against Fletcher Building's effective monopoly on plaster board supplies that's brought some construction companies to their knees.
Simplicity Living has… Read more Video, Audio
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Super Rugby: Will it be another all-NZ final?
10 Jun 2022Crusaders or Chiefs, Blues or Brumbies? Four teams go into this weekend's semifinals - but only two will emerge to play for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title.
Are we in for another all-New… Read more Audio
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Pakiri's iconic horse trekking hits the trail one last time
10 Jun 2022After 42 years, the iconic horse trekking business that put Pakiri Beach on the map is winding down.
Its owner Sharley Haddon is looking for extra special new homes for 40 beloved horses. Katie Todd… Read more Video, Audio
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Maria Brown remembered as 'Mother Theresa' to many
10 Jun 2022A Mother Theresa to many. That's how 77-year-old Maria Brown is being remembered by relatives.
The Onehunga woman was found deceased in her home on her birthday by a family member. Police are now… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ First Foundation former secretary tells court of concerns
10 Jun 2022The High Court has heard New Zealand First's former secretary once warned secrecy around the New Zealand First Foundation could compromise her job and expose the party to prosecution.
It's now the… Read more Audio
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Canterbury farmers frustrated by effects of climate change
Frustrated farmers in Canterbury's Selwyn district are wanting answers after storms and high tide surges continue to cause havoc on their properties.
Property owners along the coast of Southbridge… Read more Video, Audio
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Aus transport companies try to entice NZ bus drivers
10 Jun 2022New Zealand's bus driver shortage could be about to get a whole lot more dire, with Australian transport companies keen to entice drivers across the ditch.
Australian transport companies offer better… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 10 June 2022
10 Jun 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6307564729112 Video, Audio
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Weather: Unsettled skies over Aotearoa for weekend ahead
10 Jun 2022Winter is well and truly here. Stormy weather lashed much of the country today, from high winds in Taranaki to snow down south.
MetService reported 20,000 lightning strikes in Western regions in a 24… Read more Audio
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Police share shocking testimony at capitol riot hearings
10 Jun 2022In the US, a House committee investigating last year's Capitol riot has been laying out its case against Donald Trump.
The first public hearing into the attack on January the 6th has been taking… Read more Audio
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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