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Checkpoint for Monday 18 March 2024
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Officials in China apologising to journalists
5:42 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about officials in China apologising to journalists, 12 people from Hong Kong being slapped with multiple years in prison for rioting in 2019 and the… Read more Audio
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Farmers in top of South Island still facing extremely dry conditions
5:35 PM.Many farmers across the top of the South Island are still facing extremely dry conditions, with no significant rain on the horizon. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay met with farmers in South… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 18 March 2024
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Investigation into paua and kina poaching in Coromandel
5:26 PM.A investigation is underway into alleged paua and kina poaching on the Coromandel Peninsula. MPI said calls to the fisheries poacher hotline last Tuesday night saw 3 people caught in Pauanui. It's… Read more Audio
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Suzie Bates to lead White Ferns in 1st of 5 T20 games
5:22 PM.The White Ferns are calling on a former captain to step into the void left by the absence of senior players when the series against England starts tomorrow. The experienced Suzie Bates said she can't… Read more Audio
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Gloriavale man sentenced to 11 years for sexual offending
5:15 PM.Victims of a predator in the Gloriavale Christian community have described him as an opportunist who used the vulnerability of his victims to exploit them. Jonathan Benjamin has been sentenced to 11… Read more Audio
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Consequences for Kāinga Ora tenants - Luxon
5:14 PM.The Coalition has instructed Kainga Ora to take a tougher line on disruptive and unruly tenants - evicting the worst offenders and chasing down overdue rent. Ministers have sent a letter to the… Read more Audio
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Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
5:08 PM.The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Read more Audio
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Chris Bishop speaks on crack down on Kāinga Ora tenants
4:50 PM.The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Read more Audio
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Bird recovery centre experiencing cost of living crisis
4:42 PM.Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Read more Audio
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Schools fighting back to save free lunch programme
4:35 PM.Schools are fighting back to save the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako. Today Arakura School in Wainuiomata invited representatives of the teacher unions, Principals Federation and Health… Read more Audio
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Tax cuts still yet to go through cabinet - Finance Minister
4:30 PM.National's tax cut promise was a cornerstone of its election campaign, but the Finance Minister said while it's still their intention, it needs to go through cabinet first. Video journalist Nathan… Read more Audio
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White Ferns captain wins Women's Indian Premier League
4:30 PM.White Ferns captain Sophie Devine has become the second New Zealander to win the Women's Indian Premier League. Devine's Royal Challenger Bangalore side had an eight wicket win over the Delhi Capitals… Read more Audio
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Coalition instructs Kāinga ora to take tougher line on tenants
4:24 PM.The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants, following through on key campaign commitment. Ministers have sent a letter to the housing agency's board, demanding it… Read more Audio
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Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation
4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benjamin Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation in southern Gaza, despite international warnings against a move… Read more Audio
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Doctors calling for ban on kitchen benchtop stone due to health risks
4:08 PM.Doctors are calling for a ban on engineered stone that's commonly used in kitchen and bathroom benchtops saying it's causing serious illness and death to workers, who are processing it. Silica dust… Read more Audio