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Checkpoint for Friday 10 May 2024
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Union celebrates TVNZ employment finding
5:53 PM.The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that TVNZ breached its collective employment agreement when it axed a number of programmes. E Tu negotiator Michael Wood spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio
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Government sets ambitious Defence target
5:49 PM.Judith Collins has set an ambitious target of seven percent for Defence Force attrition, and she's hoping a pay boost and new gear will help. RNZ political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
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China behind the US in chip war
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about a public relations boss at a big Chinese tech company facing backlash for comments targeted at employees. Audio
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New Lord of the Rings movies incoming
5:38 PM.News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
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Evening business for 10 May 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Brrrr how did you manage the big chill?
5:32 PM.As temperatures plummeted around the country, visual journalist Marika Khabazi spoke to people about what they did to stop the chill setting in. Audio
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Phoenix claiming underdogs tag
5:28 PM.Despite finishing second on the A-League table the Wellington Phoenix believe they are the underdogs going into the semi-final series against Melbourne Victory. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to… Read more Audio
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Security Association wants legal powers for guards
5:17 PM.Security Association CEO Gary Morrison speaks to Lisa Owen about why he wants to see security guards given legal powers to detain alleged offenders. Audio
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Otahuhu businesses battling bad behaviour
5:13 PM.Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Air Vanuatu passengers stranded by liquidation
5:07 PM.Kiwi Stu McEwen who lives in Vanuatu and runs an AirBnB speaks to Lisa Owen about the national carrier's liquidation. Audio
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Pet food factory pumping life into Taumarunui's economy
4:48 PM.For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Read more Audio
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Akl Council pointing out flood risks for home owners
4:43 PM.Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio
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New tool to help tourism biz more sustainable
4:41 PM.Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
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Police step up patrols over fears of New Lynn brawl
4:33 PM.RNZ reporter Amy Williams speaks to Lisa Owen from the New Lynn bus station where a mass brawl is planned and police have stepped up patrols. Audio
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DOC investigates baby kiwi deaths
4:27 PM.Orokonui Ecosanctuary educator Taylor Davies-Colley speaks to Lisa Owen about the death of three kiwi v Audio
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Super Rugby table leaders clash this Saturday
4:27 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall talks Lisa through the big weekend of sport ahead, including a clash between the Super Rugby table leaders. Audio
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Trial of alleged serial killer begins in Canada
4:15 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and… Read more Audio
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Auckland councillor hits out at fortnightly rubbish plan
4:05 PM.Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman speaks to Lisa Owen about the proposal for Auckland to move to fortnightly rubbish collections. Audio