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Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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Coromandel power cut caused by piece of plastic
16 Mar 2022The lights were out far and wide in the Thames-Coromandel district, and even part of the Hauraki district for several hours today, costing some businesses big time.
All because a chunk of wayward… Read more Video, Audio
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Peace talks with Russia sounding 'more realistic' - Zelenskyy
There's a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conceded NATO membership is unlikely for his country.
He says peace talks with Russia are beginning to "sound more… Read more Audio
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Seeing your doctor harder as GP shortage worsens
16 Mar 2022A stark warning from GPs today - a visit to the clinic is going to get more difficult as they face a major shortage.
The Royal College of General Practitioners says more medical students need to be… Read more Audio
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Tourism sector says return to pre-Covid numbers will take years
The welcome mat is out for tourists but it could be another four years before Aotearoa's back to pre-Covid visitor numbers.
And the industry says it will need extra financial help despite today's… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ ready to welcome world back - Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand is ready to welcome the world back - that's the message from the Prime Ministerial podium - as the country's reopening is accelerated.
The timeline for easing border restrictions has… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
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Tourism operators hoping for international travellers by Easter
Tourism operators are hopeful the border could be open in time for Aussies to eat our hot cross buns this Easter.
The Prime Minister is due to announce plans to fast-track the reopening of the border… Read more Audio
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Ukrainian in Dunedin welcomes visa scheme for refugees
15 Mar 2022About 4000 Ukrainians could be offered safe haven in NZ under a special sponsorship scheme that would allow them to live here for two years.
From today so-called sponsors can apply to bring their… Read more Video, Audio
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Ex-America's Cup yacht abandoned in Queenstown must go
15 Mar 2022As is where is: one dilapidated former America's Cup yacht abandoned on Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu.
Queenstown Lakes District Council is looking for someone to get rid of 'NZL14', which was… Read more Video, Audio
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One survivor's incredible journey, three years since mosque terror attacks
15 Mar 2022Three years since the Christchurch terror attacks left 51 worshippers dead and dozens injured, one survivor has completed a remarkable journey.
Temel Atacocugu has walked from Dunedin to Christchurch… Read more Video, Audio
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Whangārei tries to lure people back to CBD with free parking
Whangārei is on its own mission to bring people back into the CBD - its parking meters are out of action for the next six weeks in a bid to lure people back.
Omicron's keeping people away from… Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington CBD suffers further as isolations keep people away
15 Mar 2022Wellington businesses are being hit with another setback, just two weeks after the capital came to a standstill because of the anti-mandate protest at Parliament.
Locals told our reporter Soumya… Read more Video, Audio
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Streets may be safer as speed cut to 30km/h near schools
15 Mar 2022Auckland streets may be about to get a bit safer, with plans for lower speed limits on more than 1600 roads across the city.
Nearly a thousand of them are around 82 schools in the city.
It's a move… 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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