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Checkpoint for Wednesday 20 April 2022
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Young worker sixth killed at NZ ports in six years
5:07 PM.The father of the young man who died at Ports of Auckland yesterday was working there when the tragedy unfolded.
Tributes are pouring out for 26 year old Atiroa Tuaiti, who leaves behind his partner… Read more Audio
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Supply chain protection focus for Ardern in Singapore
5:11 PM.Shoring up the supply chain between New Zealand and Singapore has been on Jacinda Ardern's agenda on the final day of her trip there.
The PM and her Singaporean counterpart have pledged to protect… Read more Video, Audio
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Housing supply and heritage - how is Auckland going to change?
5:16 PM.The face of Auckland is set to change, as new government legislation is introduced to increase housing supply.
Nick Truebridge spoke to Aucklanders on the street and the city's mayoral contenders for… Read more Audio
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Security guards facing aggressive thefts on daily basis - industry body
5:26 PM.Police are continuing to investigate a violent attack at the Hamilton Kmart amid growing concerns thieves are getting more brazen and aggressive.
A video on social media shows two women who appear to… Read more Video, Audio
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Workplace Minister to consider national inquiry after port death
5:33 PM.The father of a young stevedore who fell to his death yesterday was also working on site when his son was killed.
Twenty-six-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti, a father himself, is believed to have been lashing… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 20 April 2022
5:39 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304477471001 Video, Audio
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Solomon Islands officially signs security deal with China
5:45 PM.The Solomon Islands officially signed a controversial security agreement with China against the wishes of local political influencers and its traditional diplomatic partners Australia and New Zealand.
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Pasifika media company introduces period leave
5:48 PM.A Pasifika media company is bringing in menstrual and menopause leave for its union members.
Women at Pacific Media Network can take up to 12 days off a year and it's now mandatory for the office to… Read more Video, Audio
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Red cards still a hot topic ahead of Super Rugby's super round
5:56 PM.The not-so super topic of red cards continues to be a talking point as Super Rugby prepares for its so-called "Super Round" in Melbourne this weekend.
Three more players have been suspended this week… Read more Video, Audio
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Pregnant NZers stuck overseas react to revealed MIQ memo
6:07 PM.Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.
It follows an… Read more Audio
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'Brain drain' of young skilled workers from NZ as borders open
6:11 PM.With the borders finally open, a brain drain of skilled young workers is now underway. Young people are booking flights, quitting their jobs and moving overseas.
Last week, the Ministry of Business… Read more Audio
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Auckland mayoral hopefuls on council's housing supply plan
6:16 PM.Auckland Council is asking for feedback on some pretty controversial unitary plan changes that'll encourage high density development in Auckland.
It's on the back of central Government requirements… Read more Audio
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Boris Johnson apologises again for Downing St party
6:20 PM.UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has apologised again for attending a party at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.
Other party leaders are calling for his resignation with the opposition Labour… Read more Audio