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Tuesday, 17 May 2022
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Hutt Hospital departments closed over earthquake risk
17 May 2022Hospital care is on the move for potentially thousands of people in Hutt Valley - as the hospital's main building prepares to close.
It's been deemed an earthquake risk. It houses critical services… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 16 May 2022
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MTA urges govt clean car upgrade scheme go further
16 May 2022The Motor Trade Association's calling for a cash for clunker car scheme to be extended to all New Zealanders.
As part of its plan to drive down emissions the government has announced a trial scheme… Read more Video, Audio
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Agriculture gets $700m in Emissions Reduction Plan
16 May 2022Agriculture was a major winner in the Government's plan to cut emissions, despite farmers having yet to pay a cent into the pot of money set aside for climate spending.
Industrial energy and… Read more Video, Audio
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Traditional German sausage stall stopping traffic in Taranaki
It's been dubbed the "little butchery in the middle of nowhere".
A traditional German sausage outlet is stopping traffic in remote North Taranaki. Bratwurst Bros has set up shop alongside State… Read more Video, Audio
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'Hopeless' family situations behind youth crime - Children's Commissioner
16 May 2022The children's commissioner says a spike in young people behind the wheel in ram raids is driven by families living in a "total state of hopelessness".
Judge Frances Eivers says child welfare and… Read more Audio
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Olivia Podmore's mother welcomes Cycling NZ apology
Cyclist Olivia Podmore's mother Nienke Middleton told Checkpoint she is impressed with Cycling NZ's response to the newly-released damning report.
"They do seem sincere and wanting to address those… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6306230712112 Video, Audio
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Tired, frustrated allied health workers strike, urging fair pay
Surgeries around the country have been called off and appointments cancelled as tired and frustrated allied health workers strike for fair pay.
Allied health workers include the health staff who are… Read more Video, Audio
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Climate Minister James Shaw on Emissions Reduction Plan
16 May 2022A cash for clunkers scheme is part of the government plan to drive down emissions. It's starting with a trial of up to 2500 cars, targeting lower to middle income families.
They'll get a financial… Read more Video, Audio
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'I am sorry' - Cycling NZ vows improvement after damning report
Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand are apologising for "unresolved trauma" and vowing to do better after the release of another damning report into cycling's high performance… Read more Audio
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Govt unveils $3b Emissions Reduction Plan, focus on transport
16 May 2022The government has unveiled it's first Emissions Reduction Plan of $2.9 billion, with a focus on transport.
The sector is one of the largest sources of emissions in New Zealand - making up 17 percent… Read more Audio
Friday, 13 May 2022
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Wagatha Christie: Vardy's admissions in case against Rooney
13 May 2022A British socialite and footballer's wife has faced a barrage of accusations in a court case she brought herself.
Rebekah Vardy has accused Coleen Rooney of defamation - after Rooney named her as the… 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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