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Auckland's roading contractors not given incentives - report
5:07 PM.Auckland's roading contractors aren't given incentives to work cheaper or faster, and most of them take the path of least resistence. That's according to a new report on the city's temporary traffic… Read more Audio
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Free dental service in Tairawhiti eases cost burden
4:48 PM.Liquor up and pull out your infected, painful teeth, or turn up to A and E urgently seeking pain relief to get some sleep. These are the realities facing people in Tairawhiti who can't afford to pay… Read more Audio
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Inquiry into Abuse in Care to be public on Wednesday
4:37 PM.Survivors of abuse said it's vital that real change and accountability stem from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The inquiry's final report will be made public on Wednesday -- the… Read more Audio
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Ardie Savea heading to Moana Pasifika next year
4:30 PM.Savea is leaving the Hurricanes after 11 Super Rugby seasons, and is the first All Black to sign with Moana Pasifika, Bridget Tunnicliffe speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
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Parking meters in Devonport will ruin ambience - Heritage advocates
4:24 PM.Heritage advocates in the Auckland suburb of Devonport want parking meters kept off their quaint streets - saying they'll ruin the ambience. For now, the historic seaside village on the North Shore is… Read more Audio
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Benjamin Netanyahu to visit US this week to meet with Joe Biden
4:14 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Read more Audio
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How do people feel about the US elections?
4:11 PM.Visual journalist Nick Munro asked people in Auckland if they're interested in US politics and how they feel about the upcoming election in November. Audio
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Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race
4:06 PM.Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Joe Biden and three possible candidates, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttegieg… Read more Audio
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Ex-CIA analyst charged with spying for South Korea
5:47 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a cynaide poisoning in Bangkok, protests taking place in Bangladesh and an ex-CIA analyst being charged with spying for South Korea. Audio
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Pacific leaders call for support for kids of seasonal workers
5:44 PM.Pacific leaders are calling for more support for the children of seasonal workers left behind when their parents come to work in New Zealand. As the demand for seasonal labour from Pacific countries… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 July 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Warriors head to Canberra to take on Raiders
5:32 PM.The Warriors return to action in the NRL tonight as they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. However, they will be without one of their most influential players, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks… Read more Audio
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Transport Agency reponds to Mackenzie District bus crash
5:28 PM.The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Read more Audio
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Pharmac director quits over no treaty factored into decisions
5:16 PM."The evidence is clear.' That's the word from outgoing Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan, who has quit the drug buying agency following a direction from Associate Health Minister David Seymour this… Read more Audio
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Trump speaks on attemped assassination
5:12 PM.CNN's Rafael Romo speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Trump's speech today, Joe Biden deciding whether to step down and if the Democrats are getting closer to an announcement. Audio
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Donald Trump gives speech in Milawaukee
5:07 PM.Donald Trump has given a somewhat conciliatory speech to the Republican National Convention while at the same time claiming he and only he can solve all of the problems facing the United States and… Read more Audio
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Strawberry matcha gives Auckland coffee shops pick-me-up
4:53 PM.Strawberry matcha has gone viral, with posts about the bright green and pink beverage gaining almost 70 million views on TikTok. Now Aucklanders are joining in on the trend, using social media to find… Read more Audio
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Mourners gather for woman killed outside California mall
4:44 PM.Patricia McKay and her husband Doug McKay were visiting family in the US when two men confronted them at Newport Beach mall. She died after being hit by a car that was driven by one of the alleged… Read more Audio
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Woman suffered ECT over a decade for being lesbian
4:42 PM.Joan Bellingham's past and future were stolen from her, not because of something she did - but because of who she is. Ms Bellingham spent more than a decade receiving a cocktail of drugs and… Read more Audio
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All Blacks to face Fiji in San Diego
4:31 PM.RNZ sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the All Blacks facing Fiji this Saturday, the two sides will square off at the neutral Snapdragon Stadium San Diego. Audio
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19 year old buys and renovates own home
4:26 PM.Taylor Henderson speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about buying his own house - he also renovated it himself as well. The once rundown character cottage that used to sit in Lower Hutt is now in Featherston. Audio
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Political events in US having effect in Canada
4:19 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about how the political events going on in the US are having an effect in Canada too - even driving some Americans to look at moving… Read more Audio
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Talks underway of specialist GPs to initiate ADHD treatment
4:10 PM.The Royal College of GPs said it supports the move for GPs to step in and ease the wait time issue. Dr Luke Bradford told Susana Lei'taua GPs are already under strain - but this could be treated as a… Read more Audio
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Property investors benefitted from 511 billion price increases
4:07 PM.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about new data released today, showing how much New Zealanders have made out of the property market in recent decades. Audio
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Hopes for ADHD diagnosis for adults sinking due to wait times
4:07 PM.The Royal College of GPs said it will be game changer if specialist GPs can pick up the diagnosis and initiate treatment of ADHD in adults. Spokesman Dr Luke Bradford told Checkpoint talks are… Read more Audio