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Checkpoint for Thursday 29 June 2023
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PM denies Kiri Allan issue has overshadowed China trip
6:07 PM.The Prime Minister's mission to China has again been plagued by questions about one of his senior ministers back home. Kiri Allan has denied ever treating staff poorly after it was revealed some… Read more Video, Audio
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Eid al-Adha celebrations draw big crowds for end holy celebration
5:55 PM.Eid Al-Adha was celebrated in Wellington today for the second year in a row. Last year the celebration drew a crowd of around 4000 for the holy celebration which happens two months after the end of… Read more Video, Audio
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Minister on loan scheme for cyclone-hit businesses
5:48 PM.Returning to our earlier story, the government has announced support schemes for cyclone-hit businesses. Growers & farmers who can't get bank loans will be able to borrow from a goverment fund, as… Read more Video, Audio
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Red Cross marks $12 million for projects in cyclone hit regions
5:42 PM.The Red Cross has now earmarked $12 million of its New Zealand disaster fund for projects in weather and cyclone hit regions. $26 Million has been donated. It has a three pronged approach, co-funding… Read more Video, Audio
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Last ditch attempt by officials to reach 90 percent census target
5:34 PM.Officials are still trying to reach those who haven't done this year's Census, with community events and incentives. The final deadline to complete the Census is tomorrow at 5pm. The unofficial… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 29 June 2023
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330271413112 Read more Video, Audio
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Claims of abuse & intimidation against Horowhenua council staff
5:26 PM.Police are investigating several claims of abuse, assault and intimidation against Horowhenua District Council staff. The mayor's spoken out saying they're witnessesing a concerning pattern of… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Ferns back in action for first time since world cup victory
5:23 PM.For the first time since their gripping World Cup victory last year, the Black Ferns return to action tonight. New Zealand will meet Australia in Brisbane for their first test of 2023 and it will be a… Read more Video, Audio
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PM plagued by questions on Kiri Allan's conduct during China trip
5:14 PM.Our political editor Jane Patterson is travelling with the Prime Minister in China and joins us now. [embed]… Read more Video, Audio
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Kiri Allan puts up defence over workplace conduct
5:12 PM.Cabinet minister Kiri Allan has put up a fiery defence of her conduct as she returned to Parliament today, flatly denying ever treating staff poorly. It comes after two public service bosses… Read more Audio
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Govt lending plan mixed bag for flood-affected growers
5:08 PM.Hawke's Bay growers say the government support announced for their cyclone-wrecked sector today will be too little, too late for some. In March they asked for $750 million to help them recover. But… Read more Video, Audio