Checkpoint for Friday 30 June 2023
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Pints pulled once again at flood-damaged Hawke's Bay pub
6:10 PM.After Cyclone Gabrielle struck Hawke's Bay, a country pub became a bustling community centre for locals needing to sort out their lives. But the pub itself was damaged by raging floodwater and had to… Read more Video, Audio
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PM responds to questions on Kiri Allan controversy
6:07 PM.Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he expects all his ministers to treat public servants with respect and dignity. He was again answering questions about his Justice Minister, Kiri Allan, on his last… Read more Video, Audio
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Cost of living: Coeliac food more than twice the price of regular food
5:55 PM.The rising cost of everyday goods is making life difficult for many people across the country and it's being keenly felt by those with Coeliac disease. For people who can't eat gluten, expensive… Read more Video, Audio
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Robo pest control: New weapon in fight against feral cats
5:50 PM.A robot that fires deadly poison onto feral cats is a new weapon in fight against the predators in Western Australia. The wild cats kill millions of native creatures and are linked to the extinction… Read more Video, Audio
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Stewart islanders face power price rises in the thousands
5:46 PM.Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set… Read more Video, Audio
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Rogue seal spotted visiting fast-food shop and blocking traffic
5:39 PM.There was an increased police presence in south Auckland's Papakura this evening, with officers keeping a close eye on an an unusual suspect. A young male fur seal made its way through the suburb… Read more Video, Audio
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Kiri Allan accused of "screaming & yelling" at public servant
5:28 PM.Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been accused of "screaming and yelling" at a senior public servant and "berating" another official. A story on Stuff quotes officials who wanted to remain anonymous… Read more Video, Audio
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Football ferns name World Cup squad with 10 debutants
5:25 PM.The Football ferns announced their 23 player squad for the World Cup at Eden Park this morning as the countdown to the tournament continues. The squad contains ten World Cup debutants, but also has… Read more Audio
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Ruapehu ski field ready to go for season after govt bailout
5:16 PM.Dust off your thermal undies and sharpen your edges, we're back; that's the message from the operators of the beleagured Mt Ruapehu ski fields. Despite financial uncertainity, a $5 million government… Read more Video, Audio
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National proposes tweaks to sentencing aimed at stopping ram raids
5:10 PM.National's proposing more tweaks to sentencing rules to "ensure there are real consequences for ram raiders". If in government it plans to make filming and publishing their crimes an aggravating… Read more Video, Audio
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Transport double whammy: fuel and bus prices on the rise
5:07 PM.It's about to get more expensive to catch the bus and fill up the car, as the government's petrol tax returns from midnight. Public transport will return to full price for over 25 year olds too. The… Read more Video, Audio
