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Checkpoint for Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Emergency clinic charging to see U14s due to funding shortfall, rising costs
6:07 PM.A Whangarei emergency clinic says it's been forced to charge for treating sick under fourteen year olds, who would normally be seen free because of rising costs and a shortfall in funding. And it… Read more Video, Audio
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Horowhenua hosts Ranfurly shield challenge for first time in 30 years
5:54 PM.Tomorrow afternoon the Horowhenua Kāpiti rugby team takes on the might of Wellington in a David versus Goliath Ranfurly Shield clash in Levin. It's the first time in 30 years the Horowhenua town has… Read more Video, Audio
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Sweden gets green light to join NATO during PMs quickfire visit
5:50 PM.There were warm Scandanavian words of friendship, and of course the obligatory meat pies, for Prime Minister Chris Hipkins during a 24 hour visit to Sweden. But while he was thanking the Swedes for… Read more Audio
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Zambia's coach responds to sexual misconduct allegations
5:48 PM.Zambia's coach has touched down in New Zealand denying claims of sexual misconduct against his players. According to an article in the Guardian, Bruce Mwape was investigated late last year following… Read more Audio
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Minister gives dairy owners assurance over brazen retail crime
5:44 PM.The Police Minister has given a dairy owners group an assurance she will meet with them every two weeks, as they deal with brazen crime coming through their doors. Ginny Andersen told the Dairy and… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 11 July 2023
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330962100112 Video, Audio
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Medical lab worker quitting for better pay & hours as meat packer
5:28 PM.Working as a meat packer is more attractive than the long hours, poor pay and stress of working in a medical laboratory. That's according to a senior scientist who is leaving the profession after… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Cricket reappoint Black Caps coach for another 2 seasons
5:24 PM.New Zealand Cricket have stuck with the status quo with the reappointment of Black Caps coach Gary Stead for another two seasons. He will remain in charge across all three formats until mid 2025… Read more Video, Audio
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Whangaparāoa locals oppose getting rid of often cancelled ferry
5:18 PM.An Auckland Transport proposal could see the Gulf Harbour to Downtown ferry discontinued within the next five years, with passengers forced onto buses instead… Read more Video, Audio
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White Island owners put profits ahead of safety, lawyers say
5:14 PM.Profits ahead of employee and tourist safety. Lawyers have opened Worksafe's case against the owners of Whakaari White Island today, saying the Buttle brothers had not done enough to inform visitors… Read more Audio
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Train service to Auckland banned due to dangerous driving, possible collision
5:07 PM.The Hamilton to Auckland train service, Te Huia, has been banned from entering Auckland city due to dangerous driving. Waka Kotahi's issued a prohibition notice effective immediately after drivers on… Read more Video, Audio