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Wednesday, 18 May 2022
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Some patients anxious facing move from quake-prone hospital
18 May 2022Patients and staff could start moving out of Hutt Hospital's quake-prone main block within weeks.
The building is at just 15 percent of the current code - meaning it needs to close and services move… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
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Plans to keep food scraps from landfill welcomed
17 May 2022Food waste advocates are welcoming plans to kick food scraps to the kerb and save them from landfill.
The government wants roll out kerbside collection of food waste for most urban households by… Read more Audio
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Akina Foundation starts hybrid car lease scheme for low-income families
17 May 2022An e-car leasing trial is gearing up to provide low income families with hybrid vehicles. The government yesterday announced $20 million for a low-emissions vehicle leasing scheme for low-income… Read more Video, Audio
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Major concrete supplier appeals Pakiri sand mining ban ruling
17 May 2022Auckland's biggest supplier of sand for concrete is appealing a decision to stop taking it from Pakiri Beach.
McCallum Bros has been sucking up sand from three different depths, but Auckland… Read more Video, Audio
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What makes a 'fit and proper' real estate agent? Views welcome
It's potentially the biggest investment of your life - buying a house - so how do you know the real estate agent you're dealing with passes the sniff test.
Well the Real Estate Authority is working… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6306301521112 Video, Audio
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Mental Health Foundation responds to govt's $100m boost
The Mental Health Foundation is welcoming $100 million more over four years for mental health and addiction services, but says a major part of the government's plan is still missing.
$27 million is… Read more Video, Audio
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Police called over racist graffiti at Wellington Girls College
A Wellington school has called police in after two instances of racist graffiti in the toilets.
The vandalism targeting pacific students at Wellington Girls' College has been removed, but some… Read more Audio
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What could you get under the clean car upgrade scheme?
17 May 2022Some Auckland drivers believe the government's clean car upgrade subsidy still won't be enough to get low income earners into Aquas, Priuses and Leafs.
The government says it'll stump up for those… Read more Video, Audio
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Health Minister details $100m boost for mental health services
The government's promising to take some of the pressure off child and adolescent mental health services as part of a $100m Budget 2022 spend over four years.
It includes $27m for community-based… Read more Video, Audio
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Politicians respond to Emissions Reduction Plan
17 May 2022The Climate Change Minister James Shaw is sending a strong signal to voters - the plan to slash emissions would have been stronger if his party held the balance of power.
Green Party co-leader says… Read more Audio
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Person injured at Tawa College in suspected stabbing
17 May 2022Tawa College in Wellington was put into lockdown this afternoon - after a person was injured and taken to hospital.
Our reporter Kirsty Frame joins us now from outside Tawa College.
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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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