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Tuesday, 22 February 2022
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Foreign Minister concerned Putin's actions a 'calculated act'
22 Feb 2022The Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says New Zealand has consistently voiced support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
She says she is concerned this is a calculated… Read more Audio
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Police criticise 'disgraceful' protesters after early morning conflict
The behaviour by protesters outside Parliament has been condemned as "absolutely disgraceful" by police leaders today.
The confrontation between police and protesters began early on Tuesday morning… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 21 February 2022
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Moana Pasifika face deadline to play after Covid-19 cases
21 Feb 2022Moana Pasifika has been given a deadline to prove their players are fit to play - and are ready to take the field for their first Super Rugby match.
The new team's competition debut was postponed… Read more Audio
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Field hospital in Whangārei Omicron surge plans
Omicron patients will go to a field hospital in Whangārei if Covid-infected patients take up too many beds.
The hospital has been struggling with booming populations, undersized departments and… Read more Audio
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Business leaders, doctors call for shortened isolation periods
There are growing calls from business representatives and doctors for isolation periods to shorten.
One organisation says companies are already having to close due to the 10 day period household… Read more Audio
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Vaccine mandates to be lifted after worst of Omicron - PM
Vaccine mandates will be lifted once New Zealand is past the worst of the omicron outbreak.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the commitment this afternoon but wouldn't put a date on when exactly it… Read more Audio
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Inmate Covid cases double at NZ's only privately-run prison
21 Feb 2022The number of inmates infected with Covid has doubled in just a few days inside the country's only privately run prison.
There's now 109 inmates who are positive at the Auckland South Corrections… Read more Video, Audio
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New report shows Te Huia hampered by Covid restrictions
21 Feb 2022It's the expensive train trial that's totally off the rails according to a new report. Less than a year since its launch, the Hamilton to Auckland train Te Huia is facing a damning review from the… Read more Video, Audio
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Macron secures agreement in principle for Biden-Putin meeting
The French President Emmanuel Macron says he has secured an agreement in principle for a summit meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
But the White House says it will only take place provided… Read more Audio
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Legally how long can govt keep mandates in place?
Legally how long can the government keep the "no jab no job" orders in place? At the moment the health order covers a significant chunk of workers including police, teachers, defence, MIQ and health… Read more Video, Audio
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Anti-mandate, anti-vax protesters crowd central Christchurch
21 Feb 2022Anti mandate protesters rallied in Christchurch on Saturday. Over the weekend, more than a thousand people demonstrated through the centre of the city, with a similar message - wanting to see an end… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 21 February 2022
21 Feb 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6298326959001 Video, 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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