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Wednesday, 18 May 2022
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Wellington's Metlink trials bus service with virtual bus stops
18 May 2022The future of public transport has arrived in the Wellington suburb of Tawa.
Metlink is trialling an on demand bus service which can pick up and drop off passengers at virtual stops, many of which… Read more Video, Audio
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Antibody testing underused to help long Covid sufferers - expert
18 May 2022Experts say antibody testing is being under-utilised as a tool to help long Covid sufferers - who never tested positive on a RAT.
One in five people who've had Covid are still experiencing symptoms… Read more Audio
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White Ferns wicket-keeper Katey Martin hangs up gloves
18 May 2022White Ferns wicketkeeper Katey Martin has pulled stumps after 21 years playing representative cricket.
Martin was at the top of her game for so long she played for New Zealand alongside a team-mate… Read more Audio
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Govt urged to set long-term poverty solutions for Pasifika communities
The government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
There are also calls to address rising health issues for Pasifika which have been exacerbated… Read more Audio
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Turtle Connie free at sea after rehabilitation at Kelly Tarlton's
18 May 2022Connie the green turtle should finally be cruising free at sea after being released following a second stint in turtle rehab. Read more Video, Audio
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Wildlife flees odour of Christchurch damaged wastewater plant
18 May 2022Birds have fled, humans want to leave and even the midges have gone - Christchurch's damaged waste water plant is driving everyone away with its horrendous stench.
The plant's oxidation ponds double… Read more Video, Audio
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Vet Council warns about kennel cough spreading around NZ
18 May 2022Fewer Covid restrictions means it's not just humans now catching winter ills kept at bay during border closures, our canine friends are copping it too.
Cases of the highly contagious Canine… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 18 May 2022
18 May 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6306372386112 Video, Audio
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Trade Me sees huge rise in 'work from home' in job descriptions
18 May 2022The era of hybrid working could be upon us as inner city businesses invite employees back into the office.
Trade Me data also shows an increase of more than 200 per cent in listings that mention… Read more Audio
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Budget 22: Cost of living hitting hard in Far North
The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.
When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Read more Video, Audio
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Budget 22: Locals in Ōtara call for more education funding
It's the day before Budget 2022, a day of big numbers, big promises and politics.
Checkpoint visited Ōtara Town Centre to heard what is important to residents as they deal with the impact of an… Read more Video, Audio
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Tauranga ACT candidate explains 'off with it' statement on Anne Tolley
18 May 2022ACT's candidate in the Tauranga by-election has called for Commissioner Anne Tolley's head.
In Cameron Luxton's words: "The right to choose who speaks for us is our democratic birthright, but nobody… Read more 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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