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Checkpoint for Thursday 26 May 2022
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More shootings at homes overnight in Auckland
5:07 PM.The rivalry between two Auckland gangs appears to have spun out of control, with two more houses shot at last night, after seven drive-by shootings the night before.
Houses were fired at in Massey… Read more Audio
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Heavy police presence in Kaikohe as gang tensions rise
5:10 PM.And the gang turf war's spread beyond Auckland to the Far North town of Kaikohe.
Police there say they've seized a pistol and meth in vehicle stop. And there's now a heavy police presence in the… Read more Video, Audio
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Police Minister on rising gang tensions, shootings
5:14 PM.Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.
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Ardern drawn into US grief, anger at Texas mass shooting
5:21 PM.The Prime Minister found herself drawn into the national outpouring of grief and anger in the wake of the Texas shooting.
Jacinda Ardern has has a day of high level political visits on Capitol Hill… Read more Audio
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Christchurch council offers million-dollar support for Bromley
5:25 PM.Christchurch City Council has approved a million-dollar support package for residents living directly around a damaged wastewater treatment plant.
A fire in November last year has left rotting… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 26 May 2022
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6306828166112 Video, Audio
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Weary, wary retailers welcome govt boost for ram raid security
5:38 PM.A few million dollars to help small retailers secure themselves against ram raiders and robbers.
The government's made a long awaited announcement about how it will support victims of crime.
It's… Read more Video, Audio
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Renowned leader, activist Joe Hawke farewelled at Takaparawhau
5:42 PM.The leader of the Bastion Point Takaparawhau occupation has been laid to rest on the land he fought to get back for his people today.
Joe Hawke, who was 82, died on Sunday.
Māni Dunlop and our… Read more Video, Audio
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Shock as White Fern Satterthwaite dropped by NZ Cricket
5:47 PM.White Ferns vice-captain Amy Satterthwaite has been dropped by New Zealand Cricket.
The decision has left her team mates in shock. The 35-year-old was told she wouldn't get a White Ferns contract… Read more Audio
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NZDF personnel prepare to help Ukraine fighters use L119 gun
5:53 PM.Five NZDF personnel are on their way to the UK to help with the Ukrainian war effort, with another 25 to follow early next week.
They'll be training Ukrainian military personnel on how to operate a… Read more Video, Audio
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Central Otago cycle trails on a roll to full 600km network
5:55 PM.Work is well underway to connect Otago's cycle trails into a continuous network of more than 600 kilometres.
Consents have been lodged for the next steps that will see the area's great rides… Read more Video, Audio
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Tribesmen and Killer Beez - a history of the rivalry
6:06 PM.Two people have been arrested after a spate of drive by shootings in Auckland - according to the Police Minister, Poto Williams.
Police have laid the blame for the shootings - along with several… Read more Audio