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Checkpoint for Tuesday 4 June 2024
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Climate change could be 'catastrophic' for Wellington - report
5:46 PM.A new report shows climate change could have a 'catastrophic' impact on Wellington by as soon as the end of this century. Nick James reports. Audio
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Minimum wage goes up in Australia - Nick Grimm
5:41 PM.Australia's lowest paid workers have just received a small wage increase. Correspondent Nick Grimm has the details. Audio
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Evening business for 4 June 2024
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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US gets taste of cricket with T20 Cricket World Cup
5:27 PM.Many in the United States are getting their first intorduction to cricket with the T20 World Cup kicking off over the weekend. The tournament opened with the hosts taking on northern neighbours… Read more Audio
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Stage 4 lung cancer patient dubious on govt's promise
5:23 PM.A stage four lung cancer patient, importing her own drugs from Bangladesh is dubious the Government will deliver on its promise to fund 13 new cancer drugs. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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How often do you go to the dentist?
5:18 PM.RNZ visual journalist Angus Dreaver spoke to people in Wellington about how often they go to the dentist and what might be stopping them. Audio
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Dargaville bares teeth for first local dentist in years
5:13 PM.Dargaville's dental clinic will finally see it's first patient after a long, arduous, and international hunt for a resident dentist. Clinic owner Rodney Cotton talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Youth serious offences rate jumps 25 percent since 2022 - report
5:07 PM.The number of young people persistently committing serious offences jumped more than 25 percent between 2022 and last year, according to a new Ministry of Justice report. Justice Minister Paul… Read more Audio
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Taking on boarders to help mortgage payments
4:52 PM.More and more Auckland homeowners are seeking homestay students or flatmates to cope with the rising cost of living coupled with high mortgage rates. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
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Ketamine use causing serious bladder issues
4:47 PM.A huge rise in recreational ketamine use will mean more cases of a serious bladder condition, according to a new report. Luka Forman reports. Audio
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Claims marae misused census data - latest details
4:43 PM.Calls are mounting for the government to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into claims that a marae misused census data last year to help Te Pati Maori's election campaign. RNZ deputy political editor… Read more Audio
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Political race on to form South Africa's next coalition government
4:34 PM.The political race is on to form South Africa's next government. Our correspondent Elna Schütz explains. Audio
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What's next for the Crusaders?
4:28 PM.RNZ sports journalist speaks to Lisa Owen about the Crusaders and what's next for them coming off a rough season. Audio
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NZ 12 time scrabble champ Howard Warner
4:23 PM.The now-12-time New Zealand Scrabble champion, and number one-ranked player in New Zealand, Howard Warner talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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What's next before Donald Trump's sentencing?
4:15 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the aftermath of Donald Trump's criminal trial where he was convicted on all 34 counts and Joe Biden's attempt to secure a ceasefire… Read more Audio
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CANGO Chair Ah-leen Rayner on cancer drug funding
4:06 PM.An open letter from a collective of cancer charities is calling on the government to make good on its election promise and fund 13 additional treatments. Spokesperson Ah-leen Rayner talks to Lisa… Read more Audio