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Wednesday, 31 July 2024
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Olympics: Black Ferns beat Canada
31 Jul 2024After a week of waiting, we've finally been able to spend today basking in the glory of our first gold medal at the Olympic Games. The Ferns beat Canada 19-12 in an exciting match played out this… Read more Audio
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Westport hospital closed overnight, residents told to call 111
Buller Health's acute stabilisation unit, also known as the hospital, will shut from 5.30pm tonight to 8.30am tomorrow morning, because of staff illness. It's at least the fourth time this month the… Read more Audio
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Court hears from first witness in Muchirahondo trial
The trial of John Hope Muchirahondo is underway at the High Court in Christchurch. He is facing 22 charges of sexual violation by rape, and 9 of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and one… Read more Audio
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Rope found at Polkinghorne's home fails tension check
A jury has been told that a rope found at Phillip John Polkinghorne's home failed a tension check that would mean it could bear the weight of a person. The retired eye surgeon is on trial for… Read more Audio
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Sport: New Zealand wins first medal at Olympic Games
31 Jul 2024Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Black Ferns Sevens being the first Kiwis on the podium in Paris after winning their final 19-12 over Canada, the OlyWhites heading home and both… Read more Audio
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Water Dragons pose threat to NZ species - biosecurity advisor
31 Jul 2024Reptiles like the Australian Water Dragon were recently found lounging amongst the Greenery by the Tasman District biosecuirty team. Water Dragons are traded and legally kept as pets here - but it's… Read more Audio
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Asia: Landslide in India claims over 100 lives
31 Jul 2024Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a landslide in India claiming over 100 lives, protests against government job quotas in Bangladesh and a teenager in India becoming the… Read more Audio
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Auckland councillors to vote whether public pools operations should be private
31 Jul 2024Currently, 22 facilities are managed by the council but 20 are already managed by third-party providers. Tomorrow, councillors will vote on whether to fully outsource operations of the remaining… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
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Australia: Rex Airlines may be on brink of collapse
30 Jul 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the regional carrier Rex Airlines might be teetering on the brink of collapse. Audio
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Evening business for 20 July 2024
30 Jul 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Men's triathlon postponed as pollution levels in Seine too high
30 Jul 2024The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics has been postponed as pollution levels in the River Seine remain too high. The race which was due to start at 6pm this evening but has now been postponed… Read more Audio
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Man on trial for more than 30 sexual assault charges
30 Jul 2024Crown prosecutor William Taffs told the court that John Muchirahondo is accused of sexually violating 15 women, many of whom he met at parties or out on the town. Mr Taffs says Mr Muchirahondo had sex… 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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