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Our Other Islands | Episode 1: Rakiura
26 Jun 2023Troy embarks on a journey down south to the tip of Aotearoa to explore the breathtaking Rakiura. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 7: Hire Me (And My Wheelchair)
19 Jun 2023Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 6: Sex and Intimacy with a Physical Disability
19 Jun 2023As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist for professional advice. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 5: Finding My Third Wheel
19 Jun 2023Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 4: The Mystery of Accessible Fashion
19 Jun 2023Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder... the list goes on. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 3: Does This House Come with a Ramp?
19 Jun 2023As if house-hunting wasn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic makes it a whole new level. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market. Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 2: The Gym Bod of a Quad
19 Jun 2023Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Read more Video
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This Is Wheel Life | Episode 1: The Unofficial Biography of Soph & Indy
19 Jun 2023Two 20-something year olds, Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at age 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience. Read more Video
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Episode 10: June 13th - Mata
13 Jun 2023Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina talks about his opposition to the sale of Auckland International Airport shares. Then it's the latest in politics with Stuff political reporter Glenn McConnell… Read more Video, Audio
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Our Other Islands | Trailer
26 Jun 2023Come along with Troy Kingi, one of NZ's beloved musicians, as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating "other" islands of Aotearoa. Read more Video
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RNZ CEO fronts on ‘pro Kremlin garbage’ by staff member
RNZ boss and editor in Chief, Paul Thompson has told Checkpoint an employment process is ongoing with the staff member at the centre of the altered wire copy scandal.
Mr Thompson said he has not… Read more Video, Audio
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This Is Wheel Life | Trailer
8 Jun 2023As if navigating your 20’s isn’t hard enough, Sophia Malthus became a quadriplegic at age 19 after a horse riding accident. Finding carers to help her 24 hours a day is no easy task. Read more Video
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Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
7 Jun 2023DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Read more Video, Audio
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Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.
The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Read more Video, Audio
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Pro golfers blindsided by surprise PGA-LIV merger
7 Jun 2023Professional golfers have been blindsided by a surpise merger between two bitterly divided tours.
A deal some believe is sealed in blood. The PGA is joining forces with the Saudi Arabia's rival LIV… Read more Video, Audio
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Journalist Nick McKenzie on Australian defamation case and the 'unreliable' NZ soldier witness
A former New Zealand solider who gave key evidence in a trial centred around a now disgraced former Australian SAS soldier has been deemed an unreliable and dishonest witness, by the trial judge.
Ben… Read more Video, Audio
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Police reveal new electric patrol car to trial on frontline
2 Jun 2023The police have revealed their new electric patrol car to be trialed on the frontline.
Police vehicles make up 20 percent of the government's light vehicle fleet and this move is part of a wider… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland deputy mayor on mayor's forwarded emails calling councillors 'dip shits'
2 Jun 2023The government's at-least $1 billion buyout scheme for flood ruined homes has left councils scratching their heads about how much of tab they'll be picking up, and where the cash is coming from.
The… Read more Video, Audio
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Former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield knighted in Wellington
31 May 2023Sir Ashley Bloomfield says his parents were at the front of his mind while he was being knighted today.
The former director general of health received the honour in Wellington this morning in… Read more Video, Audio
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Jurassic World LEGO exhibit first for Tākina convention centre
31 May 2023The first event in Wellington's massive new convention centre, Tākina, is kicking off tonight.
And it's not one you would expect. Six million pieces of LEGO have turned into huge dinosaurs for the… Read more Video, Audio
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Fire at south Auckland scrap metal yard latest of several blazes - FENZ
31 May 2023A massive fire in Auckland has sent huge clouds of toxic smoke into the air, forcing people to stay inside and causing major disruption.
The fire broke out in a scrap metal yard in Ōtāhuhu overnight… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland retailers sceptical on more fog cannon funding
30 May 2023Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.
The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Waihi Beach retirees lose all belongings after flooding
30 May 2023Some pensioners have lost all their belongings, after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihi Beach.
The extreme weather brought 44 mm of rain in just an hour yesterday, and more fell… Read more Video, Audio
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Episode 9: May 30th - Mata
30 May 2023Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa. Then Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by panellists Dr Lara Grieves and… Read more Video, Audio
