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Checkpoint for Friday 22 March 2024
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Charity holding last ever Trailwalker event in New Plymouth
5:48 PM.The charity Oxfam is holding its last ever Trailwalker fundraising event in New Plymouth this weekend. The development agency says declining registrations since Covid and rising costs mean Trailwalk… Read more Audio
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Vietnam's president resigns only a year into the role
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Myanmar's civil war, Vietnam's president resigning only a year into the role and Indonesia ushering in a new, contentious president. Audio
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Evening business for 22 March 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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More than 1800 homes yet to receive flood classification
5:31 PM.A West Auckland couple said they're sick of waiting to find out if their flood damaged home will be bought out, as their flood-affected neighbours are given the all clear to carry on with their lives… Read more Audio
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All Whites to play first game this year in Egypt
5:26 PM.Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the All Whites set to play their first game this year in Egypt and the Crusaders tomorrow at Eden Park. Read more Audio
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More than 400,000 affected in MediaWorks cyber attack
5:18 PM.A victim of the MediaWorks hack attack says she's frightened by what the hacker could do with her information. More than 400,000 people have had their information taken in a cyber attack, with hackers… Read more Audio
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Horrific and deliberate injuries inflicted on 2 Lower Hutt children
5:14 PM.Multiple broken bones, extensive bruising, a brain bleed and severe internal damage. That's just some of the horrific and deliberate injuries inflicted on two young lower hutt siblings over some time… Read more Audio
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Rotorua police using special search powers
5:06 PM.Rotorua police are using special search powers in a bid to dampen down gang tensions and say they working hard to make sure the community feels safe. Last week 3 men aged between 28 and 35 were… Read more Audio
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Auckland paddleboarder has close encounter with Orcas
4:44 PM.An Auckland paddleboarder said he had the best start to the morning after a close encounter with two playful orcas at a North Shore Beach. Justin Serville was paddling off Castor Bay beach at around… Read more Audio
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Massey Uni labs making dairy-free milk products out of seeds
4:37 PM.Scientists in Massey University's Palmerston North labs have come up with a way of making dairy-free milk products out of seeds. The university is so confident about its technology that it's gotten… Read more Audio
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Japan establishes itself as top place for NZ rugby players
4:35 PM.Japan has established itself as the top destination for top New Zealand rugby players who want to ply their trade offshore. Firstly the money is good, the brand of rugby is enticing and flights back… Read more Audio
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Warriors still searching for first win in 2024 NRL season
4:30 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the Warriors still searching for their first win in the 2024 NRL season and the ANZ Netball Premiership. Read more Audio
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Easter bunnies pricier than chocolate blocks - Consumer NZ
4:24 PM.As we bounce closer to Easter, you may be eyeing the chocolate aisle but not all treats are created equal. Shape it seems is everything; A Consumer investigation shows you'll pay a premium if you want… Read more Audio
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PM Justin Trudeau raises eyebrows with latest expensive holiday
4:15 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about how it will soon be difficult to obtain a temporary work or study permit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raising eyebrows with his latest… Read more Audio
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Tongariro Chateau costs taxpayers more than 2 million year
4:06 PM.One of Aotearoa's iconic historic buildings is costing taxpayers more than two million dollars a year while it sits empty and in disrepair. The famous Tongariro Chateau, at the base of Mount Ruapehu… Read more Audio