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Wednesday, 18 December 2024
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Growing number of people buying alcohol-free drinks
18 Dec 2024This year, the allure of alcohol -free drinks is more popular than ever with a growing number of people choosing to steer clear of the booze. Globally, sales of alcohol-free beer are up six percent… Read more Audio
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High Performance Sport NZ to invest $162.8 million into 36 sports
18 Dec 2024High Performance Sport New Zealand will invest $162.8 million into 36 sports over the next four years through to the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Football, golf and E-Sports have lost… Read more Audio
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Hamilton Christmas tree needs $120,000 patch up job
18 Dec 2024A hard working Hamilton Christmas tree is a little on the tired side and needs a pretty pricey zhoosh up if its going to stay on duty for years to come. The iconic tree, that is the tallest in country… Read more Audio
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South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president
18 Dec 2024Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about South Korea's parliament voting to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law two weeks ago, Prince Andrew being… Read more Audio
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All domestic cats will have to be microchipped if bill passes
18 Dec 2024All domestic cats will have to be microchipped and registered if a proposed law being championed by a Green MP makes it over the line. But the bill, backed by Celia Wade-Brown, stops short of… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
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Suspected alcohol poisoning of travellers a reminder of risks
It's the time of year when many people are looking forward to getting away on their summer break -- to enjoy some sun and sea and let their hair down a little while they're away from home. But the… Read more Audio
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Orana Wildlife Park to stop taking in animals for 6 months
17 Dec 2024Orana Wildlife Park will stop taking in new animals for six months, after two reviews highlighted four key areas that need improving. The investigations were prompted by whistleblowers' animal welfare… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 17 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Warriors women land major coup ahead of return to NRLW
17 Dec 2024A two-time sevens Olympic gold medalist, six time World Series winner and a world champion, Michaela Blyde is hopping codes at the end of the Sevens season on a one year deal to the Warriors. Sports… Read more Audio
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State Highway 1 reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
17 Dec 2024For two and a half years Far North folk have faced long detours, isolation from friends and family, higher costs and fewer customers. This week, however, that's coming to an end, thanks to the… Read more Audio
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Half-year update reveals bleak economic outlook in near term
17 Dec 2024The government opened its books today - revealing the economic outlook for the near term is looking pretty bleak. A lower tax take and higher Crown expenses deliver continued budget deficits - with a… Read more Audio
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MPI asking people to keep an eye on backyard hens
17 Dec 2024MPI is asking people to keep a close eye on their backyard chooks after a bird flu scare in the forced killing of 200 thousand birds. A mainland egg farm near Moeraki tested positive for an aggressive… Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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