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Checkpoint for Thursday 8 July 2021
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Worst yet to come in Fiji with Covid-19 - former Health Minister
5:08 PM.The Covid-19 situation in Fiji is "mind boggling … a sickening environment to be in," a former Fiji Health Minister says.
Dr Neil Sharma is warning the worst is yet to come for the island nation, as… Read more Video, Audio
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'A black cloud hanging' - stressed Gisborne businesses call for immigration clarity
5:16 PM.Many small business owners in Gisborne say they're having sleepless nights, as they desperately wait in limbo for answers from Immigration.
Current rules under Covid-19 mean they cannot get skilled… Read more Video, Audio
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American Airlines scraps plans to fly NZ routes from end of 2021
5:20 PM.An aborted take off - American Arlines has abandoned plans to fly New Zealand routes from the end of this year.
The US' largest airline had earlier committed to flying Auckland to Los Angeles, as… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 in Sydney more serious, with 38 new cases
5:25 PM.The weight of Sydney's Covid-19 crisis is starting to really hit home. New South Wales has detected 38 new local cases, 11 of which had been infectious in the community for some time.
The daily tally… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 July 2021
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6262819855001 Video, Audio
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Fate of Covid-19-infected vessel remains unclear
5:38 PM.Ports of Auckland has received a request from a deep-sea fishing vessel with two Covid-19-infected crew members onboard.
The Spanish-flagged Viking Bay is in limbo off the coast of Taranaki, but the… Read more Audio
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Pūtiki protest: Police involved after protestor kicked in face
5:41 PM.Recent clashes between protesters and security guards at a controversial marina development on Waiheke Island have now triggered police investigations.
Protect Pūtiki has been occupying the site for… Read more Video, Audio
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National gives Labour's Louisa Wall speaking slot to address mental health in Parliament
5:45 PM.In a highly unusual move, National has given a Labour MP one of its speaking slots in Parliament.
During a debate on the Zero Suicide report, National's Matt Doocey told the House Labour's MP Louisa… Read more Audio
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Papatoetoe tornado: The financial, emotional burden continues
5:49 PM.A Papatoetoe mother, whose family is still living apart after last month's tornado, has opened up about the disaster's lingering financial and emotional burden.
Carla Makiha is still looking for… Read more Video, Audio
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Wild at Wembley as England beat Denmark for Euro 2020 final
5:54 PM.It was a truly beautiful game for England. Not so much for Denmark with an own goal and extra time deciding the match.
In the end England's 2-1 triumph sees it through to the Euro 2020 finals - its… Read more Video, Audio
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Move to add folic acid to bread welcomed
6:09 PM.Folic acid will be added to bread in New Zealand to reduce serious conditions like spina bifida in babies.
The policy makes it compulsory for the B vitamin to be added to all non-organic bread-making… Read more Audio
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Warnings of more trouble ahead as RSV spreads
6:11 PM.Medical professionals are warning of more trouble ahead with the highly contagious respiratory illness, RSV.
DHBs are scrambling to treat hundreds of young patients battling the disease, as other… Read more Audio
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New report highlights fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori
6:14 PM.A new report is highlighting the fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori.
The Education Review Office has released a report highlighting why tamariki Māori excel when they're immersed in their… Read more Audio
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Eastern Bay of Plenty undergoing economic boom
6:18 PM.The Eastern Bay of Plenty is experiencing an economic development boom, with leaders hailing projects backed by the Provincial Growth Fund for the boost.
The region's economic development agency is… Read more Audio
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Rugby: Aaron Smith to captain All Blacks for first time
6:21 PM.Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions earlier in his career to complete his rise to the top.
Anei te kai ripoata a… Read more Audio
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Euro 2020: Fans up early in Wellington for England vs Denmark
6:25 PM.For the first time in 55 years England's football team is through to a major tournament final.
They beat Denmark 2-1 in extra time in their Euro 2020 semi-final.
We sent RNZ footballing… Read more Video, Audio