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Checkpoint for Friday 26 April 2024
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Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
5:48 PM.In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Read more Audio
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Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia. Audio
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Evening business for 26 April 2024
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing
5:29 PM.The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio
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Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
5:25 PM.A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio
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Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
5:08 PM.A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
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Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
4:47 PM.Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio
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Indoor stadium to finally open in Kaikohe
4:40 PM.It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio
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Big weekend ahead for the Wellington Phoenix
4:29 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Staffing shortages force clinics to close doors reduce hours
4:26 PM.Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio
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Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
4:18 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Read more Audio
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South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
4:07 PM.Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio