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Wednesday, 8 September 2021
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'We need clarity' for Covid-19 test to cross Auckland border - business owner
The head of an Auckland company with 10 truck drivers says Covid-19 compliance costs are killing small businesses, as a new rule requires essential workers crossing Auckland's border to be tested… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 7 September 2021
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Invercargill should be confident in council - independent review
7 Sep 2021An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.
Late… Read more Audio
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Govt pledges $24.3b for National Land Transport Programme
7 Sep 2021A record spend over the next three years will see improvements to public transport, road safety and a raft of upgrades to local and national roads.
$24.3 billion will be spent via Waka Kotahi's… Read more Audio
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Do labs have capacity to process saliva tests?
7 Sep 2021Since saliva testing was rolled out for border workers last month, close to 1,000 people have opted for it instead of having a nasal swab.
Now the Ministry of Health has plans to offer saliva testing… Read more Audio
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NZ rugby matches kick off again without Auckland region teams
The Auckland rugby teams have been benched, as domestic and community rugby games are set to resume around the country.
The Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship will kick off… Read more Video, Audio
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Masks in schools encouraged, but not all principals enforcing
The real world school classroom is back in action from this Thursday for all schools outside of Auckland.
But schools are expecting some added anxiety among students, who will have to socially… Read more Video, Audio
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Immigration Minister defends govt action on New Lynn terrorist
7 Sep 2021The government says it was not possible to deport the man at the centre of last week's terror attack, because he was appealing a decision to cancel his refugee status.
But the National Party and some… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 7 September 2021
7 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6271247316001 Video, Audio
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More rain as west Auckland flood clean-up, repairs ongoing
7 Sep 2021As the rain fell again today, it was no consolation for some West Auckland business owners still cleaning up after last week's devastating floods.
Some Kumeu businesses had no insurance. Others… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt close to securing deal for more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
7 Sep 2021New Zealand has dodged fears it would have to slow down its vaccination campaign with the government close to securing a deal boosting its supply of Pfizer doses.
After a slow start, the immunisation… Read more Video, Audio
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Testing all hospital patients for Covid-19 'not possible' - health officials
7 Sep 2021Health authorities have rebuffed calls for all patients to be tested for Covid-19 when entering hospital, saying that's simply not possible.
The midwives' union has demanded the action after a… Read more Video, Audio
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Northland with NZ in level 2, but cut off by Auckland lockdown
7 Sep 2021Trips to and from Northland look set to remain highly restricted, despite the region's drop in alert levels.
Northland will join the rest of the country - apart from Auckland - at alert level 2 at… 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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