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Checkpoint for Friday 16 June 2023
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Marlborough Sounds road repair options finally released
6:07 PM.Almost two years after the first of two devastating storms caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds - the council has released its preferred repair options. It's suggesting road access be… Read more Audio
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Are farmers spending their money at Fieldays?
5:54 PM.Farmers going to Fieldays is like going to the mall for city slickers - all the bells and whistles you can dream of. But with the country now in a recession - are farmers actually buying anything… Read more Video, Audio
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AA running 'nominate a mate' in search for driving instructors
5:51 PM.AA's running a "nominate a mate" campaign to help fill a driving instructor shortage. Qualities and qualifications: a responsible and careful driver, passionate about education and road safety, and of… Read more Audio
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Report clears Stuart Nash of further transgressions
5:47 PM.Stuart Nash has been cleared of any other major transgressions, in a report he and his boss hope will draw a line under the saga. The Cabinet Office launched the inquiry in March, after Stuart Nash… Read more Video, Audio
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Pro-eater chows down whopping 3 foot hotdog in Wellington
5:43 PM.A professional eater has just wolfed down a three foot or 91 centimetre American-style hotdog, complete with hot chips, stuffed in chunky bun at a Wellington eatery. Katina Dejarnett, stage name… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 June 2023
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329522247112 Video, Audio
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History made in opening round of US open
5:32 PM.History was made during the opening round of the US Open at Los Angles Country Club. Americans Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele both shot a round of 62 - the lowest rounds ever recorded at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
5:26 PM.It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Read more Video, Audio
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'Holiday highway': Puhoi to Warkworth road opens after delay
5:20 PM.The ribbon's finally been cut on a new stretch of motorway north of Auckland, after an 18 month delay. The Puhoi to Warkworth link was dubbed the "holiday highway" when Labour was in opposition, but… Read more Video, Audio
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Student leaders call on Education Ministry to end teacher strikes
5:19 PM.A group of Waikato student leaders have written to the Ministry of Education calling for an immediate halt to industrial action that has seen them miss hours of learning. The Post Primary Teachers… Read more Video, Audio
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Race Relations Commissioner resigns over conflict of interest
5:07 PM.Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has resigned over an undeclared conflict of interest. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher has the latest. [embed]… Read more Video, Audio