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Checkpoint for Monday 8 April 2024
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Taiwan experiencing ongoing aftershocks since earthquake
5:42 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan experiencing ongoing aftershocks since last Wednesday's big earthquake, Microsoft releasing a report accusing China of stepping up its use… Read more Audio
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Good reasons for NZ to increase climate targets - govt climate
5:34 PM.The Government's independent climate advisers said there are good reasons for New Zealand to increase its 2050 climate target. The Climate Change Commission said New Zealand's current effort doesn't… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 April 2024
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Quest to find 2026 Commonwealth Games host coming to close
5:25 PM.The quest to find a host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is coming to a close. After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July because of rising costs several other… Read more Audio
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MPs need to stop turning down payrises - former cabinet minister
5:17 PM.A former cabinet minister says MPs need to stop turning down payrises and take what they're offered. It's been six and a half years since Members of parliament got a pay bump. Jacinda Ardern… Read more Audio
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Auckland lodge investigated after Loafers Lodge fire
5:15 PM.A central Auckland lodge decimated by a fire was among 37 boarding houses investigated after the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Ten people were evacuated from Parnell's City Garden Lodge yesterday… Read more Audio
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Employment Minister responds to govt public service targets
5:08 PM.The Prime Minister has outlined nine measureable goals or so called Better Public Service Targets. Among them; An aim to get 95% of people elective treamtments within four months. Getting 95% of… Read more Audio
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Do MP's deserve a pay rise?
4:56 PM.MPs could be in for a pay rise after having no increase in the last six years. The independent Remuneration Authority is due to deliver its decision on MP pay in the next couple of weeks. Georgie… Read more Audio
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Pull the otter - disbelief at possible zoo closure
4:52 PM.New Plymouth ratepayers are being asked to choose between closing the much-loved Brooklands Zoo or funding up to nine million dollar of upgrades. Most of the work is required to meet regulatory… Read more Audio
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Ethnic communities respond to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme
4:50 PM.Ethnic communities say the proposed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a positive step but more needs to be done. Immigration minister Erica Stanford announced the changes Sunday… Read more Audio
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Cost to rebuild Christchurch Cathedral gone up to 248 million
4:45 PM.It's a monster budget hole that could mean Christchurch Cathedral remain in ruins. The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust said cost of rebuilding the iconic building has ballooned from 104… Read more Audio
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Grass to take weeks to grow again after Tasman drought
4:32 PM.The big dry has been creeping across parts of the top of the South Island into the Tasman District. A drought was declared in the region last month - with some saying its the worst they've seen in 50… Read more Audio
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Football Fern Ria Percival retiring
4:28 PM.After four Olympic Games and five FIFA World Cups Football Fern Ria Percival is hanging up her boots. The midfielder played 166 times at senior level, more than any other female or male player in New… Read more Audio
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PM set nine government targets for the public service
4:27 PM.The Prime Minister has set nine government targets for the public service - giving it until 2030 to achieve them. Christopher Luxon said he's bringing back targets - originally introduced by Sir John… Read more Audio
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Israel withdrawing large number of troops from southern Gaza
4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Israel announcing it's withdrawing a large number of troops from southern Gaza, a new round of ceasefire talks getting underway in Cairo… Read more Audio
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Investigation underway after Dunedin streetstocks race incident
4:06 PM.An investigation is underway after a car catapulted over a four metre high safety fence during a streetstocks race at a Dunedin speedway track, narrowly missing spectators. Video of the incident at… Read more Audio