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Checkpoint for Friday 1 September 2023
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'It's gutting' - Northland conservation group on finding eight kiwi mauled to death by dogs
6:07 PM.In the last month alone eight kiwi have been found mauled by dogs in Northland's Opua Forest by Bay Bush Action Conservation Group. The group has spent 12 years working to restore the forest and had… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Fashion Week focusing on sustainability and diversity
5:55 PM.New Zealand Fashion week is back after a three year covid hiatus with this year's event focusing on sustainability and diversity. Fashion lovers have also been able to attend more shows than ever this… Read more Video, Audio
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'Library rooficer': Dog captures hearts of many library goers
5:52 PM.Bringing your furry friend to work appears to be a trend in libraries across Tamaki Makaurau.koko_dog_v pkg The reading to dogs initiative has recently been set up at Warkworth Library, while Mangere… Read more Video, Audio
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Tiny Middle Eastern country competes in winter games for first time
5:48 PM.You've heard of Cool Runnings and now the 21st century has its equivalent. This week athletes from a tiny Middle Eastern country where winter lows can get down to a balmy 14 degrees celsius took part… Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington's spring isn't as bad as you think - new research
5:45 PM.You can't beat Wellington on a good day, they say, and today - the first day of Spring - is a good day in the capital. Wellingtonians are not usually very upbeat about the weather they're served up… Read more Audio
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40 years on, police and family gather to mourn Kirsa Jenson
5:36 PM.A small group of police officers and family of missing Napier school girl Kirsa Jenson have gathered quietly at the gun emplacement where the teeanger was last seen alive forty years ago to the day… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 1 September 2023
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336268187112 Video, Audio
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New rules aimed at stopping abuse of power by supermarket duopoly
5:29 PM.The Government says new grocery rules will stop the abuse of power by the country's supermarket duopoly. Foodstuffs and Woolworths will no longer be able to decide when to pay suppliers, reject fresh… Read more Video, Audio
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Last match of Warriors season before first finals campaign in 5 years
5:25 PM.The Warriors play their final match of the regular season tomorrow night before their first finals campaign in five years. It will be a new look side taking the field in Brisbane as the some of the… Read more Video, Audio
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12 million to be paid out to flood affected Nelson homeowners
5:19 PM.More than a year after the devastating Nelson floods, the government has announced $12 million recovery package that will include buyouts for the worst affected homes. Similar to the deal for Cyclone… Read more Audio
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Documents reveal why a key figure at Lake Alice wasn't charged
5:14 PM.Police documents obtained by Checkpoint have revealed why they didn't charge a key figure at the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital. Dr Selwyn Leeks was the lead psychiatrist at the child and adolescent… Read more Video, Audio
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Luxury property agent says international buyers now looking to NZ
5:07 PM.Claims billionaire property buyers are already window shopping for the best in New Zealand real estate in response to National's plan to let more foreign buyers back into the market. If it's in… Read more Video, Audio