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Tuesday, 13 February 2024
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AT: Train services could be cancelled every day until March
The commuter chaos continues in Auckland , train passengers could be facing weeks of disruption and, worst case scenario, it could continue through until March. Auckland Transport said today 19… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 12 February 2024
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Auckland CBD outpaces NZ's economic growth for second year
12 Feb 2024Auckland's city centre has outpaced New Zealand's national economic growth for the second year in a row. That's according to just-released data for the year ended March 2023, indicating the city… Read more Video, Audio
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Smokefree repeal another 'zombie argument' - expert
12 Feb 2024It's been a familar refrain since at least last year's election, New Zealand's extensive smoke-free legislation will inevitably result in an increase in blackmarket trade. However, in the latest… Read more Video, Audio
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Showers and washing machines for homeless open in Porirua
12 Feb 2024The mayor of Porirua says being clean is a human right, as a new shower and washing machine service for homeless people in the city opens. Orange Sky Aotearoa is expanding its service into Porirua… Read more Video, Audio
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51 year old first-timer makes Manu World Champs
12 Feb 2024A 51 year old first-timer has made a big splash in Christchurch, earning her a place at the Manu World Champs in Auckland next month. Tania Veronese-Cowell flung herself off a three metre diving board… Read more Video, Audio
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Nest Fest: Artists and crew thousands out of pocket
12 Feb 2024The company behind a Hawke's Bay music festival has collapsed, leaving dozens of musicians and crew thousands of dollars out of pocket. The two day Nest Fest in Hastings in early January featured big… Read more Video, Audio
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Horticulture NZ calling for renewed effort for support
12 Feb 2024It could take years before many growers on the East Coast are back to where they were before Cyclone Gabrielle. Almost a year since the deluge devastated growing areas across Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 February 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Video, Audio
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SPCA urging govt to rethink reversing live export ban
12 Feb 2024It's being described as a major leap backwards in animal welfare in New Zealand, that is the resumption of live animal exports by sea. The SPCA is urging the Government to rethink its election promise… Read more Video, Audio
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Super Bowl won in over-time nail biter by Kansas City Chiefs
12 Feb 2024The biggest day in American sport, the Super Bowl, has been won in an over-time nailbiter by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have won back to back titles, making it their third Super Bowl win in 5… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt plans to repeal Labour's Three Waters end of next week
12 Feb 2024The government plans to repeal Labour's Three Waters legislation by the end of next week. The repeal will disestablish the planned ten water entities, instead keeping water assets in councils' hands… Read more Audio
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20 more rats trapped at Dunedin supermarket
12 Feb 2024Pest controllers have trapped close to 20 more rats since Friday at a South Dunedin supermarket, which remains closed for cleaning and monitoring. It comes as a new video shows a mouse scurrying… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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