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Checkpoint for Thursday 22 February 2024
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Auckland train commuters respond to delays
6:12 PM.It's been another day of disruptions for public transport users in Auckland, with all train lines ground to a halt for a time, because of an infrastructure issue. All trains are now operating on a… Read more Audio
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Northland businesses in for disruption as road work begins
6:08 PM.Northland businesses are in for more than two months of disruption from Monday as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Everyone Checkpoint spoke… Read more Audio
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Far North's Got Talent making a comeback after 6 years
5:55 PM.It's the Far North's time to shine, with a popular talent show making a come back. After a 6 year hiatus, Far North's Got Talent will literally provide a stage for budding entertainers to strut their… Read more Audio
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More than 1300 Auckland train cancellations in the past month
5:42 PM.Auckland commuter train services have been derailed again tonight with reduced services across the city. The problem started this morning when all train services came to an abrupt stop at 9:00am. This… Read more Video, Audio
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Hospitality workers respond to Eftpos machine tipping
5:42 PM.Last night we brought you the story about new, updated EFTPOS machines which are making it a little more awkward for customers to say 'no' to adding a tip. The new machines prompt customers on a… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 February 2024
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Video, Audio
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Another rat captured at Dunedin Countdown
5:28 PM.Another rodents been captured at the Dunedin south Countdown that's been closed almost two weeks because of an infestation. That means further delays to any reopening. The Dunedin South Countdown's… Read more Video, Audio
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Blacks Caps need win to keep Chappel-Hadlee series
5:23 PM.The Black Caps are already in must-win territory in the cricket series against Australia but they don't think they are on the back foot. After last night's last ball loss in the opening T-20, New… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt lacking interest in child poverty statistics - advocates
5:17 PM.Advocates are sounding the alarm over the government's approach to ending poverty saying it is lacking any real interest in the problem. Child poverty statistics released today found tens of thousands… Read more Audio
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Air NZ half year profit down 39%: Price hikes to be expected
5:07 PM.Brace for potential Air NZ price hikes, the national carrier's half year profit plummeted 39% on the same period last year. But that's still an after tax profit of 129 million dollars. It's warning… Read more Video, Audio