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Checkpoint for Tuesday 1 June 2021
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NZ experts develop tools to stop dangerous eating disorder
6:16 PM.Warning: This story may be distressing for some.
It's considered the world's most dangerous eating disorder - now New Zealand researchers are developing tools to prevent Diabulimia.
It is when… Read more Audio
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Agriculture cannot dodge emissions reductions - Climate Change Commission
6:12 PM.The Climate Commission Chair has told farmers to clean up their climate practices or risk international punishment.
Rod Carr told a climate conference that there'll be no way for the agricultural… Read more Audio
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Auckland water rates rise a necessary pill - WaterCare
6:08 PM.WaterCare says it has some sympathy for the Aucklanders whose water costs will double in the next ten years, but says - unfortunately - it's a necessary pill to swallow.
Aucklanders meanwhile think… Read more Video, Audio
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Waikuku Holiday Park owner describes flood devastation
5:55 PM.Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.
That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.
Torrential rain and water… Read more Video, Audio
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Nick Smith may not return to Parliament after retirement news
5:39 PM.Outgoing National MP Nick Smith appears to be giving Parliament a wide berth and it is not clear if he will return to serve out his notice.
The MP is under investigation for a spat in his office last… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 1 June 2021
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6256869894001 Video, Audio
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Hospital EDs overwhelmed by alcohol and other drug-related cases
5:26 PM.Stretched and struggling to cope. That's the alarming message in a Waitematā DHB doctor's letter to the government.
It says Auckland's emergency rooms are overwhelmed by patients showing up with… Read more Audio
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Federated Farmers responds to $500k help after flooding
5:20 PM.The government has kicked in $500,000 to help farmers and growers back on their feet.
Some have lost winter feed with pastures swamped in torrential rain over the past few days.
Agriculture Minister… Read more Video, Audio
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Some southern supermarket shelves with gaps as roads closed
5:15 PM.Fonterra is preparing to truck supplies down the West Coast from tomorrow morning to ensure southerners don't miss out on their milk.
Gaps are already starting to appear in supermarket shelves after… Read more Audio
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Weather: South Island split as SH1 closed at Ashburton bridge
5:09 PM.The South Island is effectively split in two on Tuesday night, with a key link in state highway one closed.
Ashburton Bridge is out of action with the flood waters of recent days affecting its… Read more Video, Audio