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Thursday, 10 February 2022
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Protesters refuse to leave Parliament’s grounds, 120 arrested
Police have arrested 120 protesters on the grounds of Parliament during the third day of anti-mandate demonstrations.
A massive deployment of officers is slowly and methodically picking out… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
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Wellington businesses keen to see protestors gone
Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus has told Checkpoint he'd like to see the protests finished "as soon as possible, but making sure that's done in a way that there's not harm to… Read more Video, Audio
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Three arrested at Parliament anti-mandate protest
More than 100 police have been holding protestors at bay outside parliament on the second day of a rally against vaccination mandates.
Three people have been arrested. The protestors have set up a… Read more Video, Audio
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New Canterbury mental health unit gets million dollar boost
9 Feb 2022A new unit aimed at helping the mental health of young Cantabrians is a step closer to reality after getting a million dollar injection.
The facility will be based at Canterbury's old linen services… Read more Video, Audio
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Pet or pest? Western Springs rabbit cull postponed
9 Feb 2022Oma rāpeti - run rabbit - you have one last chance. Auckland Council has pressed pause on a plan to cull wild rabbits in Western Springs park so people can rescue domestic bunnies that have been… Read more Video, Audio
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Hawke's Bay orchards brace for another tough season
New Zealand's biggest pip fruit region is bracing itself for another impossibly tough season.
Many in Hawke's Bay thought last year was the worst ever season - with thumping losses.
Now they fear… Read more Audio
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What life is like in Super Rugby's Queenstown bubble
Golf and swims in the lake, while staying at a top Queenstown hotel - sound like a holiday? It's actually work.
Six super rugby sides are sequestered in team bubbles for the next month in the South… Read more Video, Audio
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Campion makes Oscar history, nominated twice for best director
9 Feb 2022New Zealand film director Jane Campion has become the first woman in the history of the Oscars to be twice nominated for best director.
Local film-makers are banking on The Power of the Dog becoming… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 9 February 2022
9 Feb 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6296450099001 Video, Audio
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Food price hikes not showing signs of slowing down - experts
9 Feb 2022Has that grocery bill got your eyebrows raised, maybe you've even uttered a few expletives? You're not alone.
Prices are continuing to rise, up 4.5 percent for the year to December 2021. Some… Read more Video, Audio
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Agencies warned Kainga Ora against evicting bad tenants
9 Feb 2022The state landlord says it's been warned against evicting its worst tenants, with other agencies claiming it will undo their good work.
Kainga Ora appeared before the Social Services and Community… Read more Audio
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Time for protestors to move on - Wellington mayor
9 Feb 2022Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says the Parliament protestors have made their point and its time to move on.
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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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