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Wednesday, 8 June 2022
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Newlands fatal shooting: Man had knife to woman's throat - police
Police say the man they shot dead in a quiet Wellington suburb was holding a knife to a woman's throat at the time.
The hostage was treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries, while a… Read more Video, Audio
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Woman fighting for husband's body after whānau take it away
8 Jun 2022A woman is vowing to fight to get her husband back after his body was forcibly taken from their home in Wellington over the weekend by his whānau, to be taken back to his marae.
54-year-old Tommy… Read more Video, Audio
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'Substantial miscarriage of justice' - Alan Hall's conviction quashed
8 Jun 2022A substantial miscarriage of justice is how the Supreme Court has described Alan Hall's conviction for murder.
The conviction has been quashed after an almost four decade fight to clear his name… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 7 June 2022
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ASB classic to return after two years
7 Jun 2022Auckland's big tennis tournament is making a comeback and organisers say it'll be as popular as ever. The ASB Classic has spent two years in the covid wilderness.. unable to take the court because of… Read more Audio
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Health Minister says Nurses Union not doing enough
7 Jun 2022The Health Minister's taken a swipe at one of the main nurses unions accusing it of failing to do its bit when it comes increasing wages. Nurses Organisation members were set to vote on a gender pay… Read more Video, Audio
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On demand public transport service on trial in Auckland suburbs
7 Jun 2022Who needs Uber when public transport will pick you up pretty much right outside your place? In Auckland, a trial is underway where travellers can order an electric van or car to pick you up and take… Read more Video, Audio
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Warriors hunting for new coach again
7 Jun 2022The Warriors are on the hunt for a new coach. Nathan Brown's contract has been terminated after he told club CEO Cameron George he doesn't want to return to Auckland. Brown took on the role at the… Read more Audio
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Duo under 'no illusion' activity was illegal New Zealand First
7 Jun 2022The New Zealand First Foundation case has kicked off in court, with the Crown arguing those involved could be under "no illusion" they were committing electoral fraud. Two people are accused of… Read more Audio
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Serious incident in Wellington suburb
7 Jun 2022Police have cordoned off a property in Kingsbridge Place in the Wellington suburb of Newlands following a 'serious incident' this afternoon. Armed police and ambulances have been at the scene… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 7 June
7 Jun 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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McDonald's employee asked to stop using Te Reo
7 Jun 2022A Havelock North McDonald's employee was told to cut down saying 'Kia Ora' at work - with his managing saying some people might not like it. The manager has since apologised after a post by the boy's… Read more Audio
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Government looking at options to crack down on gang crime
Politicians have put gangs back in their crosshairs - promising tough action to crack down on crime - as rival gangs face off in Auckland. National has floated anti-gang laws like those seen in… Read more Audio
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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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