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Checkpoint for Tuesday 16 April 2024
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Sydney on edge after second stabbing incident
5:44 PM.Sydney is on edge with a stabbing at a suburban church last night now declared a terrorism incident. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Do you shop around for a Kiwisaver provider?
5:40 PM.Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 16 April 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Whangarei CBD suffering in tough economic times
5:30 PM.Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio
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Hockey NZ turns to privater owners
5:26 PM.Hockey New Zealand has turned to private owners to help keep the Black Sticks competitive on the international stage. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt cutting red tape in ECE sector
5:18 PM.The government's cutting the red tape in the early childhood sector, removing the requirement for the Ministry of Education to sign-off on new centres. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio
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Stuff to take over TV3 6pm bulletin
5:15 PM.Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Com Com takes court action against One NZ over 111 calls
5:08 PM.The Commerce Commission says One NZ has disregarded the safety of vulnerable customers over 111 calls when the power is out, and is taking the company to court. Commerce Commission Telecommunications… Read more Audio
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Great Barrier locals squeezed out of housing market
4:48 PM.People on Great Barrier Island are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, saying wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Luka Forman reports Audio
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North Otago mine turns to electric solution
4:40 PM.A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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PM works to shore up relations in SE Asia
4:34 PM.From talk of war to slurping noodles - Christopher Luxon is continuing his push to shore up relationships across South East Asia - on what is his second day in Singapore. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio
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Hurricanes' fans dare to dream
4:30 PM.Hurricanes fans are daring to dream, as their side remains unbeaten in Super Rugby. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Female plumbing apprentice takes top honours
4:24 PM.A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway
4:16 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio
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Air NZ upping use of sustainable fuel
4:10 PM.Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio