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Tuesday, 16 May 2023
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Fire protection expert on fatal Loafers Lodge blaze
16 May 2023There is no sprinkler system in the Loafer's Lodge, which has three residential floors and more than 90 residents.
Witnesses said the fire alarms did not go off automatically, and residents ran down… Read more Video, Audio
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MPs in Parliament acknowledge fatal Loafers Lodge fire
16 May 2023Political leaders addressed Parliament this afternoon, acknowledging the loss of life, those left displaced, and the dedicated work of police, fire and medical staff at the tragic scene at Loafers… Read more Audio
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Tenant of Loafers Lodge for 10 years describes life at property
16 May 2023A former tenant of Loafers Lodge says fire drills and alarms were a regular occurence but it was up to residents to decide whether to evacuate in the evenings because there was no overnight security… Read more Audio
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NZ's most at-risk children suffering preventable diseases - Cure Kids report
16 May 2023New Zealand's most deprived children are suffering the most from preventable diseases.
That's according to the third report on the State of Child Health by research charity Cure Kids, released today.
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One team quits America's Cup warm-up in Saudi Arabia
16 May 2023Security concerns surrounding an America's Cup warm-up regatta in Saudi Arabia has prompted one challenger to refuse to participate.
American Magic are opting out of the racing off Jeddah later this… Read more Audio
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Gore councillors' bid at no confidence in mayor Ben Bell fails
16 May 2023In Gore there's been a big backdown on a move to express no confidence in the mayor, Ben Bell.
The 24 year old mayor and the council's chief executive, Stephen Parry, haven't been speaking for… Read more Video, Audio
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Loafers Lodge fire: Property was home to some 501 deportees
16 May 2023Let's return to the devastating fire in Wellington now. Loafers Lodge was home to some deportees from Australia, known as 501s.
501 deportee advocate Filipa Payne talks to Lisa Owen.
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Evening business for 16 May 2023
16 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Firefighters faced 'extremely challenging' scenes at fatal Loafers Lodge blaze
16 May 2023Firefighters first on the scene are struggling with what they encountered.
The property housed a range of tenants, some of them had lived there for years, others not so long, and many of them were… Read more Video, Audio
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Loafers Lodge Fire: Residents describe chaos as blaze spread
16 May 2023A Loafers Lodge resident has described crawling on the floor through thick black smoke and running for his life, to get out of the burning building.
The resident, who didn't want to give his name… Read more Video, Audio
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Woman charged with murder after two children found dead
16 May 2023A woman has been charged with murdering two young children in the Northland town of Ruakākā.
The children were found dead in their home yesterday morning, and the woman accused of killing them… Read more Audio
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Wellington Mayor on fatal Loafers Lodge fire
16 May 2023Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau talks to Checkpoint reporter Jimmy Ellingham about the devastating fire at Loafers Lodge on Aidelaide Road.
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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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