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Checkpoint for Friday 28 January 2022
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Auckland light rail plan revealed - how will it be funded?
5:07 PM.The government has announced plans for light rail in Auckland, which looks to be New Zealand's most expensive public transport project so far.
It will link up with the City Rail Link in the CBD, head… Read more Video, Audio
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Omicron cases expected to rise with Soundsplash test results
5:21 PM.The number of Omicron cases in New Zealand is expected to swell - as test results come back for people who were at Soundsplash.
One parent reckons more than 50 students at an Auckland High School… Read more Audio
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St John investigating cases of ambulance delays
5:25 PM.Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John, as demand on its service, and staff shortages begin to burn.
It is investigating 19 incidents when an… Read more Audio
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As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
5:29 PM.As Omicron cases increase, health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home, and manage symptoms if you come down with Covid.
So what needs to go into a Covid care kit? Our… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Friday 28 January 2022
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
5:38 PM.As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Read more Video, Audio
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Cricket World Cup confident event will happen, with limits
5:47 PM.Cricket World Cup organisers are confident the tournament will go ahead, but have confirmed crowds will be limited.
Seven overseas teams are coming here for the event - due to start in early March… Read more Audio
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Few large sport events going ahead under red - Sport NZ boss
5:48 PM.Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Under the red traffic light settings… Read more Video, Audio
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Cut-off Marlborough Sound farmers moving stock on barges
5:55 PM.Let's head to Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough now where farming has taken a nautical turn.
Since a storm caused significant damage to the roading network over six months ago farmers have become… Read more Audio
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Aotearoa will face Omicron better than Australia - Aus experts
6:06 PM.Daily Covid cases have jumped sharply today - 105 new community cases recorded, with Omicron beginning to spread throughout the country.
The ultra infectious variant has ripped through the Australian… Read more Audio
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Twizel divided over rowing championship coming to town next mon
6:10 PM.Twizel's mayor and businesses are pleased the country's biggest rowing regatta is coming to town, but some locals are feeling a bit wary about it.
Rowing New Zealand's pinnacle event - the national… Read more Audio
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Dame Lisa Carrington wins Lonsdale Cup for third time
6:13 PM.The GOAT in the boat has picked up yet another accolade, and confirmed she's not done yet.
Lisa Carrington has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee's top award - the Lonsdale Cup - for a third time.
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