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00:03:56

Samoa villages demand compensation from NZ government

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2024/10/16

Villages along the South coast of Upolu in Samoa near the shipwrecked Manawanui are demanding compensation from the New Zealand government, saying the maritime disaster has affected their livelihoods. About 60 New Zealand Defence Force personnel and specialists are working alongside local authorities after the sinking of the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel earlier this month. Officials estimate that approximately 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from the vessel. Grace Fiavaai has more.

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00:06:31

40 senior doctors give open letter to PM on Dunedin...

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2024/10/16

In an open letter to the Prime Minister, more than 40 southern senior doctors are warning any cost cut cutting or down sizing of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild could leave it in a precarious state, clinically and operationally. The government is rethinking the new hospital after revealing the price tag could blow out to 3 billion dollars, saying the project has to be completed within the current budget of about 1.9 billion, meaning potential trims. That's despite National campaigning on

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00:08:26

Wellington councilllor Tim Brown speaks on council...

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2024/10/16

A closed door crisis meeting of the Wellington City Council has broken up in the last hour. The government has signalled it could intervene, with one minister describing it as a shambles. Some councillors have been highly critical of the Mayor claiming there's been a lack of leadership, with tensions bubbling away since they voted to stop the sale of council's stake in Wellington Airport. But Mayor Tory Whanau said she has no intention of resigning. She told RNZ there's a high threshold for

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00:09:10

RNZ News at 5pm, October 16

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2024/10/16

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

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00:06:21

Dunedin woman's future uncertain after house red...

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2024/10/16

A Dunedin solo mum is at breaking point, with her family spread across three temporary homes, after her Clyde Hill house was red stickered following the flood earlier this month. Krystal Brens' house has pile damage and is on a slip that is still moving. She has shared custody of three daughters aged 9 to 14 years old, but they're having to stay full time with their dad at the moment, while Krystal is staying with friends and the family dog is farmed out yet somewhere else. Her Clyde Hill house

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00:03:41

Inflation drops back into target range

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2024/10/16

The era of crushing price rises is over, that's the victory cry from the Finance Minister today, as inflation drops back into its target range. Figures show prices are still up - but just by 2.2 percent for the September quarter which means inflation is finally coming under control. But as our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch explains, it's not all good news.

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00:03:19

Far North District Council considering buyout scheme

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2024/10/16

Cyclone Gabrielle still feels like yesterday for some Far Northerners struggling with damaged and dangerous homes. But for a few, there could be a way out at last, as the council considers a buy-out scheme. Peter de Graaf reports.

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00:05:33

British lawyer accused of pressuring rugby player to...

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2024/10/16

The British lawyer leading a multi-million dollar concussion lawsuit against rugby's governing bodies has been accused of pressuring a player to lie about his dementia diagnosis. More than 200 former professional players, including ex-All Black Carl Hayman, are suing World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union as part of a class action. But the tactics of the firm leading the action has been questioned in fresh lawsuit involving former English international Will Green. Dana

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00:04:36

Wellington councillors in closed door urgent meeting

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2024/10/16

Mayor Tory Whanau said she won't be resigning despite claims Wellington city council is a shambles and the government is considering intervention. Councillors are still in a closed door urgent meeting that started at 2:30 this afternoon. They voted last week to stop the sale of council's stake in Wellington Airport, putting a large financial hole in the long term plan. Some councillors are calling for the government to step in and Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed he's looking at options. On

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00:05:27

North Korea blows up roads linking it with South Korea

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2024/10/16

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about China surrounding Taiwan with a series of military drills earlier this week, North Korea blowing up roads linking it with South Korea and some people in China sending their pets to work day jobs.

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00:05:39

Restaurant Association speaks on outdoor dining fee...

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2024/10/16

Hikes in outdoor dining fees are hitting already struggling hospitality businesses hard according to their Association. Yesterday, Checkpoint spoke to a Queenstown business owner who says his outdoor dining tax has gone from just over $3000 a year to more than $50,000. Queensland Lakes District Council is now charging "market rates" of 30 percent of indoor rent. But it said while there was public consultation on the policy it didn't include actual fees. It also disputes the figures provided by

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00:07:57

The Pre-Panel for 16 October 2024

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2024/10/16

Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis discusses the rising popularity of pet cafes in China.

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00:26:36

Our Changing World: Bird nest design

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2024/10/16

Ever spied a bird nest out on a walk? Some are quite complex constructions, delicately woven and expertly lined to keep their eggs safe. This week, Claire Concannon learns about bird nest design and building behaviour from the University of Melbourne's Dr Iliana Medina. Iliana is keen to learn about flexibility in nest design, to better understand how different species might be able to respond to the changes climate change is bringing.

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00:26:32

Feature interview: Etiquette for the 21st century

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2024/10/16

William Hanson doesn't make the rules, but he does enjoy them.

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00:31:22

Barbara Edmonds

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2024/10/16

Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon Espiner about the huge fiscal challenges ahead and whether it's time to life the super age. Plus, her heart-breaking yet inspiring backstory.

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00:06:40

Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Zesty lamb and halloumi wraps

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2024/10/16

Golden, bubbling halloumi, zesty mince spiked with chickpeas, and fresh salad.

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00:57:03

Oral Questions for 16 October 2024

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2024/10/16

Questions to Ministers JAMES MEAGER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent data has she seen on the welfare traffic light system? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "What New Zealanders can have confidence in is that they have a

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00:12:10

Heading Off: biking through Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan

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2024/10/16

Intrepid New Zealand journalist Isobel Ewing spent a month biking around northern Pakistan.

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00:16:18

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024

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2024/10/16

In today's episode, inflation has slowed to its lowest level in three and a half years, with the annual inflation rate now at 2.2 percent and Wellington City Councillors are holding an urgent meeting after the government signalled it was considering an intervention, calling the council "a shambles".

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00:12:04

The 2024 Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award...

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2024/10/16

Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award.

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