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Checkpoint for Monday 13 May 2024
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Chinese airport introduces VIP pet travel
5:39 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the release of a journalist jailed for covid reporting, and the new VIP pet travel at a Chinese airport. Audio
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Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
5:32 PM.The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Evening business for 13 May 2024
5:24 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Aimee Fisher beats Dame Lisa Carrington in K1 500m
5:20 PM.New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take… Read more Audio
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Deputy mayor says AT should consult over parking
5:16 PM.Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Two young men killed in Auckland house fire
5:13 PM.Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
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Air Vanuatu: RSE workers in danger of overstaying
5:07 PM.The collapse of Air Vanuatu means hundreds of seasonal workers from the islands are stuck in New Zealand with work visas about to expire..potentially making them over stayers. Cromwell vineyard Grape… Read more Audio
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Kiwi Kare sending old Australian ambulances to Ukraine
4:45 PM.Humanitarian and former New Zealand Army Colonel, Tenby Powell speaks to Lisa Owen about Kiwi Kare shipping 16 old Australian ambulances to war torn Ukraine Audio
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How much do you pay for parking?
4:44 PM.Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark. Audio
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Motorists seeing red over Auckland parking changes
4:41 PM.Auckland Transport says new parking fees are necessary because it needs to find 73 million dollars for the upcoming year. Finn Blackwell reports Audio
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All Blacks captain Sam Cane announces retirement
4:29 PM.All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new… Read more Audio
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Double meaning of digital language
4:23 PM.Barrister Barbara Buckett speaks to Lisa Owen about the dangers of emojis and the double meaning of digital language Audio
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Israeli tanks move into northern Gaza
4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest information on the conflict across northern and southern of the Gaza. Audio
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Mechanic says parking changes will sink his business
4:07 PM.Mechanic and business owner Craig Draper Fredco Motors speaks to Lisa Owen about what effect the Auckland parking charges will have on his business. Audio