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Wednesday, 17 November 2021
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Excitement but anxiety in Northland as Auckland border to reopen
Excitement from some Northlanders about visitors returning to the rohe is tinged with anxiety about the Covid-19 risk they bring. Read more Audio
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More than 100k vaccine passes processed in hours
17 Nov 2021New Zealanders' 'tickets to summer' have been released and they're flying off the digital shelves. The Ministry of Health had processed more than 100,000 vaccination certificates - or 'My Vaccine… Read more Audio
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Mother of Pike explosion responds to news remains found
17 Nov 2021Josh Ufer was one of two Australians killed in the Pike River mine explosion, eleven years ago this Friday.
His partner Rachelle Weaver was pregnant with their daughter Erika and the family was… Read more Video, Audio
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Pike families in shock at news humain remains seen in mine
17 Nov 2021The news human remains have been discovered inside the Pike River mine comes just days ahead of the 11th anniversary of the deadly explosion.
It's left families in shock, while others have expressed… Read more Audio
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Some nerves but relief as Auckland primary schools reopen
There were some first day nerves as Auckland primary schools swung open the gates after three months of online learning.
Students from new entrants to Year 10 are allowed back - but with rules… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 November 2021
17 Nov 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6282356180001 Video, Audio
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'Hard borders or open season' for Covid in Tai Tokerau - Hone Harawira
17 Nov 2021Police will work with iwi to control the border north of Auckland, when the gates open on December 15.
The government says that will ensure people can move through, but also give confidence to the… Read more Video, Audio
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Aucklanders respond to reopening announcement
17 Nov 2021Aucklanders and those planning to visit are now free to plan with confidence.
Our Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro went to see how the news is going down.
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Covid-19 Minister details Auckland reopening plan for Dec 15
17 Nov 2021Aucklanders will be free to leave the city's boundaries from December 15, provided they carry a vaccine certificate, or proof of a negative test. Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins talks to Lisa Owen.
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Bernie Monk on Pike River operation: 'They just try to wear us out'
17 Nov 2021Police have announced human remains have been seen on camera in a mine shaft at Pike River. Spokesman for the families of those killed in the explosion nearly 11 years ago Bernie Monk tells Lisa Owen… Read more Video, Audio
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021
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Scoop Dog: ice cream for canines
A Dunedin couple has developed an ice cream range especially for dogs - think bacon rather than goodie goodie gum drops. Scoop Dog inventer Aleisha Kennedy explains how they came up with the idea.
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Retirement requires $800k savings, new report suggests
16 Nov 2021If you're planning on retiring with a little cash to spare to enjoy the finer things in life, a new report suggests you'll need a fat savings account.
Massey University researchers say the average… Read more 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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