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Checkpoint for Tuesday 15 September 2020
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'I want to see proof' - Tourism operator urges inquiry over Covid-19 recovery funding
5:07 PM.A South Island tourism operator says the way more than $40 million in tourism grants has been dished out is unfair, and his is among a group of business owners considering legal action.
Fiordland… Read more Video, Audio
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Les Mills Covid-19 case - the latest details
5:18 PM.Health authorities are waiting on test results from those who were at the same Les Mills classes as a health worker, who had the virus.
The Ministry of Health has found up to 94 possible close… Read more Audio
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Labour promises to close pay gap for early childhood teachers
5:21 PM.The Labour Party is headlining its election season education policy with a promise to close the pay gap for early childhood teachers.
It has also reannounced its pledge to extend its free lunch… Read more Audio
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National announces $30 million dentistry programme
5:24 PM.National wants to put a smile on your face - promising free toothbrushes, toothpaste and supervised brushing for schools in high need areas.
But the $30 million programme has left dentists… Read more Audio
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New Auckland luxury hotel aims to buck the Covid-19 trend
5:27 PM.With the borders closed and the country's tourism tanking, it's tough times for most hotel providers.
But one Auckland outfit is hoping to buck the trend - opening today and offering the most… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 15 September 2020
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Bledisloe Cup: Australia to confirm games as quarantine fixed
5:40 PM.The ball is back in Rugby Australia's court as the wrangling over looming Bledisloe Cup matches reaches the most powerful people on either side of the Tasman.
After calling Australian Prime Minister… Read more Audio
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Little love lost as Jami-Lee Ross abandons Botany electorate
5:44 PM.Jami-Lee Ross is pinning his hopes of getting back into Parliament on the fortunes of Billy Te Kahika in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.
The disgraced former National MP announced that he won't be standing… Read more Video, Audio
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Tourism recovery funding missed the mark - operator
6:08 PM.A South Island business operator who missed out on a government tourism grant believes the scheme has totally missed the mark and could land the government in court.
About 80 businesses have got more… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19: Auckland rest homes begin allowing visitors again
6:16 PM.Some Auckland rest homes have begun allowing visitors again - despite no change in the alert level.
When the city locked down last month - so did aged care homes.
And while guidelines allow visitors… Read more Audio