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Checkpoint for Thursday 2 May 2024
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Australian data breach affects almost one million people
5:42 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a data breach affecting almost one million people. Audio
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Evening business for 2 May 2024
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
5:29 PM.In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
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Super Rugby Pacific heads to Tonga
5:25 PM.Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that… Read more Audio
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Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
5:15 PM.A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Read more Audio
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Union calls for AT to make bus stops safer
5:11 PM.Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks… Read more Audio
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Machete wielding man arrested after hospital lockdown
5:07 PM.Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
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Ferry won't resolve Wynyard Quarter woes
4:54 PM.Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses. Audio
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Greens launches disciplinary action against Genter
4:50 PM.The Green Party has launched disciplinary action against its MP Julie Anne Genter following her extraordinary outburst in Parliament last night. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
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Neighbour hears child on night he went missing
4:46 PM.Lachlan Jones' neighbour heard him banging around her washhouse on the night the three year old went missing hours. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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Te Huia on track to miss passenger targets
4:42 PM.The passenger train Te Huia is on track to miss its targets for passenger numbers but the council in charge of it says that won't tell the whole story. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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Calls for tougher stance on crime
4:38 PM.Police across the country are now dealing with investigations into mall smash and grabs, attacks at bus stations, and shots fired outside a hospital. Reporter Lucy Xia asked people in Auckland what… Read more Audio
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Wellington Phoenix fall short of A-league top spot
4:31 PM.The Wellington Phoenix head into their finals series in second spot on the A-League ladder following a dramatic conclusion to the regular season last night. The Phoenix's fate was decided last night… Read more Audio
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Calls to restore confidence in NCEA
4:25 PM.A call for urgent action to restore confidence in N-C-E-A online exams after a major tech fail last year caused a major meltdown for sudents. Secondary Principals Council chair Kate Gainsford speaks… Read more Audio
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Pro-Palestine protest at UCLA turns violent
4:17 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about a pro-Palestine university protest turning violent, Florida enacting its six week abortion ban and the Joe Biden planning to ease… Read more Audio
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Auckland Airport unveils plans for new domestic terminal
4:13 PM.Auckland Airport has unveiled a first-look at its new terminal building, due to open in 2029. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Recession leads to cancellation of NZ Fashion week
4:06 PM.New Zealand Fashion Week will not go ahead this year, due to tough economic conditions. NZ fashion week owner Feroz Ali speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio