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Checkpoint for Wednesday 27 March 2024
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White Ferns slumped at 3-1 series loss to England
5:46 PM.The White Ferns have slumped to a 3-1 series loss to England with one game to spare. New Zealand were well beaten by 47 runs in the fourth T20 in Wellington today. Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Read more Audio
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South Africa's Speaker of Parliament facing vote of no confidence
5:40 PM.South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about South Africa's Speaker of Parliament facing a vote of no confidence, higher education in the country suffering a blow and some spots in… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 27 March 2025
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Authorities investigating whether women were trafficked from Gloriavale to India
5:24 PM.A leading human rights lawyer says authorities are investigating whether women were trafficked from Gloriavale and entered into forced marriages in India. Last night on TVNZ's docuseries, Escaping… Read more Audio
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Govt sticking by plan to deliver tax cuts in upcoming budget
5:20 PM.The Finance Minister said the books won't be back in black until the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year because of bleak economic forecasts. Despite that, the government is sticking by its plan to deliver tax… Read more Audio
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Economy in worse shape, tax cuts still promised
5:17 PM.The economy is in much worse shape than thought and so are the Government's finances. But don't worry, you will still get your tax cut. That was the promise from the Finance Minister today as she… Read more Audio
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Wayne Brown wants govt to tax-back 40 million for Auckland
5:08 PM.Mayor Wayne Brown reckons his idea for a tax-back for Auckland is superior to the government's plan for tax cuts. The government's exempt from paying rates on its own buildings in Auckland; that… Read more Audio
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Gisborne property owner calls out council for low ball valuation
4:39 PM.A Gisborne property owner is calling out the council for what he believes is a low ball valuation. Shane Fell's property flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle and is now unihabitable. He believes the… Read more Audio
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Severed Auckland waterfront bridge has businesses seeing red
4:32 PM.The waterfront is probably the jewel in Auckland's crown, but the passenger bridge linking the viaduct and Wynyard Quarter has been severed, and there's no quick fix. The bridge can open to let boats… Read more Audio
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England: 36 player coach relationships suspected across women's football
4:29 PM.So often these days we are celebrating landmarks in women's football: sell-out crowds, unprecedented coverage, increased salaries for players. However, amid all the shiny achievements, there are still… Read more Audio
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NZ Post confirms plans to phase out 700 mail delivery jobs
4:24 PM.The demise of the neighbourhood postie has one prolific letter recipient and writer outraged. NZ Post yesterday confirmed plans to phase out more than 700 mail delivery jobs and said letters will… Read more Audio
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Japan makes move away from pacifism with military export approval
4:17 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Japan making another move away from pacifism with its latest military export approval and attacks against Chinese interests in Pakistan… Read more Audio
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Is it time to change easter trading rules?
4:12 PM.It's a debate that pops up every year, so is it time to change the Easter trading rules? Video journalist Nick Monro went to ask people what they think. Read more Audio
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Easter trading restrictions frustrating - ACT
4:07 PM.Easter trading restrictions are so yesterday according to ACT. There is 3 and a half days each year where almost all shops have to close, ANZAC day until 1pm, Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter… Read more Audio