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Checkpoint for Monday 20 May 2024
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Growing interest in homesteading lifestyle
5:48 PM.A growing number of New Zealanders are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim of growing as much of their own food as possible. Luka… Read more Audio
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Massive brawl breaks out in Taiwan legislature
5:42 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about British counterterrorism police charging three men with working for Hong Kong's foreign intelligence agents, Taiwan swearing in a new president… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 May 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Five Phoenix players make A-League all stars team
5:32 PM.The Wellington Phoenix have missed out on the A-League grand final but a handful of players will test themselves against English Premier League opposition this week. Five Phoenix players have been… Read more Audio
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Justice Minister commits to review harassment laws
5:25 PM.Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Lisa Owen about his commitment to review harassment laws this parliamentary term. Audio
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Housing Minister announces shake up for Kainga Ora
5:14 PM.Housing Minister Chris Bishop speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning independent report into Kainga Ora and changes he's planning to make. Audio
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Kiwis cling to hope for New Caledonia rescue flight
5:10 PM.New Zealanders caught up in the conflict in New Caledonia are holding out hope flights out of Noumea will resume tomorrow. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
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Former Shortland St star on Gaza hunger strike
4:41 PM.A former Shortland Street actor is starving himself in protest at the war in Gaza and says he may well become a casuality of the conflict. Will Alexander speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Iran's president killed in helicopter crash
4:37 PM.CNN's International Correspondent in Abu Dhabi Paula Hancocks speaks to Lisa Owen about the helicopter crash which has killed Iran's president and foreign minister Audio
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Herbertville pub still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
4:33 PM.The silt's gone and the roads into the North Island seaside village of Herbertville are under repair, after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last year. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
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Scott McLaughlin sets new track record
4:28 PM.New Zealand Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin has set a new track record in claiming pole position for next week's Indianapolis 500. McLaughlin reached speeds of nearly 377 kilometres per hour over his… Read more Audio
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Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
4:22 PM.Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Read more Audio
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Iran president: 'No signs of life' at helicopter crash site
4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest developments following the crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister. Audio
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Should there be a limit on fast food in suburbs?
4:12 PM.Our visual journalist Nick Monro asked people if there should be a limit on how many fast food joints there can be in one suburb. Audio
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Orakei residents not lovin' plans for McDonald's
4:06 PM.Residents in the Auckland suburb of Orakei are again battling plans to build a 24 hour McDonald's restaurant in their neighbourhood. Orakei Community Association chair Alistair Bell spoke with Lisa… Read more Audio