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Checkpoint for Wednesday 20 December 2023
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Volunteers work to deliver Christmas cheer to Aucklanders
5:42 PM.More than 14,000km from the North Pole, Aucklanders are packing prezzies for people in need. Over 200 volunteers are working with the Auckland City Mission to distribute food parcels and toys… Read more Audio
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Relief key Coromandel bridge able to reopen much earlier than expected
5:36 PM.It's a Christmas miracle for Coromandel, with the new 124 metre Taparahi Bridge opening on State Highway 25A this morning. The Kopu-Hikuai section has been shut since January due to structural cracks… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 December 2023
5:29 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Facebook scam claims to sell Wellington airport's lost luggage
5:29 PM.Wellington International Airport is fighting a constant battle to prevent online scams that use their branding to reel in unsuspecting people. It says as soon as one scam is taken down, another pops… Read more Audio
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Black Caps chase series winning victory over Bangladesh
5:25 PM.The Black Caps are chasing a series-winning victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Nelson. Sent in to bat, Bangladesh were all out for 291 after a shaky start to their innings. Sport reporter… Read more Audio
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Police don't believe man's death in Lower Hutt was 'gang related'
5:22 PM.Police have confirmed a man who died of gunshot wounds at a 50th birthday party in Lower Hutt on the weekend was a gang member, but they don't believe his death was "gang related". Hutt Valley has… Read more Audio
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PM Australia visit: 501 deportee conversation re-emerges
5:17 PM.There were handshakes, jersey swaps and serious talks on defence during Christopher Luxon's first official trip as Prime Minister. Mr Luxon is about to return from a whirlwind visit to Australia - one… Read more Audio
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Finance Minister on 'mini-mini budget'
5:12 PM.Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to Jimmy Ellingham Read more Audio
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Mini budget: Finance minister pledges multi billion economic repair job
5:08 PM.The new Finance Minister has pledged a multi-billion dollar economic repair job, carving out an initial $7.5 billion of savings to help deliver tax cuts. The details of how those tax cuts will be… Read more Audio