Parhaat Checkpoint Podcastit (2024)

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Australia: East coast heatwave putting pressure on energy supply 6:27

19h ago6:27

6:27

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about how large areas on the east coast have been suffering from heatwave conditions. It has put the energy supply under pressure and consumers being told at one point to turn off their pool filters and not to use their dishwashers.

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Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2024 Nominations! 54:16

1d ago54:16

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Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie & Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team unveils their Game of the Year 2024 nominations! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2024 Nominations! appeared first on Checkpoint.Kirjoittanut JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB

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Episode 261 - North Pole Portal 1:15:54

4d ago1:15:54

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has promise despite big technical issues Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Tw…

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Stage 15 - Level 36: "#VuleveMax" 3:21:18

4d ago3:21:18

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Nos vamos acercando al final y se nos cae gente inesperadamente, pero Checkpoint sigue firme. - Megaminuto Megawacky - El Gran Checkpointer - Indika - Metal Slug Tactics - Sony se compra Kadokawa? - Prode Game Awards

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Stage 15 - Level 36: "#VuelveMax" 3:21:18

7d ago3:21:18

3:21:18

Nos vamos acercando al final y se nos cae gente inesperadamente, pero Checkpoint sigue firme. - Megaminuto Megawacky - El Gran Checkpointer - Indika - Metal Slug Tactics - Sony se compra Kadokawa? - Prode Game Awards

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Checkpoint Mini #251 - Mancopter + a 10 legjobb című játék, ami a címhez képest csalódás volt 1:00:04

8d ago1:00:04

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Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának kisebb vadhajtása. Az adás témája: Mancopter, valamint a tíz legjobb című játék, ami a címhez képest csalódást okozott. Kísérőposzt itt: https://iddqd.blog.hu/2024/11/20/checkpoint_mini_251_mancopter_a_10_legjobb_jatekcim_amihez_kepest_a_jatek_csalodas_volt…

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Report into NZ's COVID-19 response released 4:47

19h ago4:47

4:47

A long awaited report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's COVID-19 response has outlined what went well, what didn't and how to prepare for the future. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

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Evening business for 28 November 2024 3:10

20h ago3:10

3:10

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Day one of Black Cap test against England ends 3:02

20h ago3:02

3:02

The Kiwis were 247-6 against England with about half an hour remaining, sports reporter Jonty Dine reports.

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14 people arrested at prominent Mongrel Mob figure's tangi 2:58

20h ago2:58

2:58

14 peple were arrested at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob figure today - the first major test of the government's new gang patch legislation. About 70 officers descended on the small town of Matapihi, as dozens of gang members made their way to the marae. Finn Blackwell has more.

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Wait time for cardiac equipment could be fatal - doctor 6:53

20h ago6:53

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A cardiologist said the wait for life-saving cardiac equipment at Dunedin Hospital could have fatal consequences. Dunedin Hospital's cath lab is the only unit where vital heart procedures are carried out. But it's out of action, while the hospital waits for a replacement part. Cardiologist Professor Gerard Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Pharmac speaks on HRT supplier change decision 11:25

20h ago11:25

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More than 6000 women have signed a petition calling for Pharmac to keep funding their preferred HRT patches after they were blind sided by the agency's decision to change to a brand many say does not work for them. Following a shortage of estrogen patches, Pharmac has decided to switch the hormone therapy patches it funds from Estradot to Mylan by …

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Auckland family home not eligible for buyout after extreme flooding 3:41

20h ago3:41

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An Auckland family who've been hit by flash flooding say it feels inhumane that their family home is not eligible for a council buyout, when all of their neighbours are getting one. Brendon Deacon and his young family have twice had extreme flooding at their property, first in 2021 when they had to escape on a kayak in the middle of the night, and …

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HRT patches supplier change could put lives at risk - doctor 7:03

20h ago7:03

7:03

A doctor prescribing HRT said a Pharmac decision to stop funding a brand of estrogen patches that many women believe works best for them could put live at risk and the drug funding agency has a moral and ethical duty to fund more than one choice for menopause treatment. Doctor Garsing Wong spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Former teacher's recovery could be undone to changes to disability funding 4:24

20h ago4:24

4:24

Four years after falling ill in the Cook Islands while teaching there, Grace Archer is making determined progress on her recovery. She suffered a brain stem infection that led to a series of other complications that nearly killed her. After intensive therapy, the former primary teacher's speech is now improving. But now all that progress could be u…

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Half of nurse graduates to miss out on roles at Te Whatu Ora 2:59

21h ago2:59

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Student nurses say they're looking to Australia for jobs, after only half of this year's graduates found roles at the national health agency. The nurses' union says it's a stark contrast to two years ago, when Te Whatu Ora was hiring all of them. Kate Green has more.

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Black Caps home test series against England underway 3:00

21h ago3:00

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England won the toss on day one of the opener in Christchurch, sending the kiwis in to bat at Hagley Oval. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Police descend on tangi for senior Mongrel Mob member 7:00

21h ago7:00

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Dozens of officers and a police helicopter descended on the Bay of Plenty for the tangi of senior Mongrel Mob member in the most significant test of the new gang patch legislation. In a social media video a furious local Kuia, Ngareta Timutimu called out officers for setting up outside a wahi tapu site, her ancestrial urupa or burial ground, saying…

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Sean Diddy Combs denied bail for a third time 6:52

21h ago6:52

6:52

United States correspondent Todd Zwilich spoke to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk putting a number of federal employees on notice with calls to gut government jobs as part of his proposed "Department of Government Efficiency," and Sean Diddy Combs being denied bail for a third time. He also spoke about how an area in Alaska has been raining turkeys.…

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School ditches traditional bell for rock music 6:42

21h ago6:42

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A school north of Auckland is hitting a sour note with some of its neighbours after ditching its traditional school bell in favour of playing a bit of rock and roll and other classics to signal the start and end of class and breaks. It's sparked two opposing peititions one to keep it, and one to make the music stop. Te Kura O Puhinui school princip…

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Kiwi killed after trying to stop robbery in South Africa 5:05

2d ago5:05

5:05

Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a well known writer and vocal critic of South Africa's Apartheid has died.

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Evening business for Wednesday 27 November 2024 5:09

2d ago5:09

5:09

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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How is business going at Auckland's Otara markets? 3:24

2d ago3:24

3:24

After a tough year, the cutting of the Official Cash rate by 50 basis points will be welcome news to stallholders at a popular Auckland market who are hoping for bumper a Christmas and summer trade. The iconic Otara market is one of the most popular in Auckland, selling fresh produce, street food and clothes, and celebrating the community of the ar…

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Practitioner couldn't produce session records with Podmore 5:17

2d ago5:17

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A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme. An inquest into the suspected suicide of the young Olympic cyclist heard today that the practitioner could not produce any records from his sessions with Podmore. Sports correspo…

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 points to 4.25% 5:54

2d ago5:54

5:54

The Reserve bank delivered a pre Christmas financial cracker, cutting wholesale interest rates by half a percent to 4.25 percent. It wasn't the supersized slash that some had hoped for but it is the third rate drop since August. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Petition launched to fight decision to swap HRT provider 7:29

2d ago7:29

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Estrogen patches have been in short supply and this week Pharmac revealed it's changing suppliers for funded HRT patches exclusively to Mylan, from the end of next year. Meaning alternatives like Estradot patches, that many women find more effective, will no longer be subsidised. Westmere Pharmacist Samantha Tibshraeny spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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More than 1000 people sign petition calling for govt to keep funding Estrodot 3:45

2d ago3:45

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Pharmac's decision to switch the brand of estrogen patches it funds has prompted a massive backlash from women who say it doesn't work for them. More than 1000 people have already signed an online petition calling the Government to keep funding Estrodot to treat symptoms of menopause. Ruth Hill reports.…

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China's ambassador to NZ warns govt about AUKUS 3:33

2d ago3:33

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China's ambassador to New Zealand has sounded a warning for the government not to get involved with AUKUS - saying it could have 'negative consequences' for the relationship with our biggest trading partner.The government is exploring signing up to the non-nuclear pillar of the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the US. But Wang …

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1500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs to be axed - PSA 6:18

2d ago6:18

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1500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs are on the chopping block according to the union and that is on top of a round of voluntary redundancies. The Public Service Association claims that more than 1100 roles are going from the digitial and data group at Health New Zealand. Along with more 350 jobs from the National Public Health Service, including advisers w…

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Wellington bus and train fares could rise by up to 70% 4:12

2d ago4:12

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If you like to hop on the bus or train to get around, then the fares you pay could be about to skyrocket in price. Waka Kotahi NZTA has sent letters to local councils and transport authorities asking them to increase their revenue from fares, sponsorship and advertising. Kate Green has the story.

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Black Caps to take on England without Will Young 3:10

2d ago3:10

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The Black Caps will take on England in the first cricket Test tomorrow in Christchurch without one of their in-form batters. Will Young, who was the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, has been left out of the starting 11. Young has been dropped following the return of New Zealand's best test batter Kane Williamson…

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MP aims to change ban on serving hot drinks in hair salons 6:45

2d ago6:45

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The do's and don'ts of hair salon rules are under scrutiny after an MP revealed it's illegal to serve hot drinks in the working part of the salon, but she wants to change that. National's East Coast MP Dana Kirpatrick is pushing a private members bill to lift the ban - that most salons seem to be blissfully unaware of and are breeching on a daily b…

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Vang Vieng hostel staff detained by Laos authorities 5:14

2d ago5:14

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Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about multiple members of staff at a hostel in Vang Vieng have been detained by Lao authorities after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in the backpacker town last week.

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Otago Uni wanting to ban glass bottles of alcohol 6:04

2d ago6:04

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The Dunedin City Council is hearing submissions on its local alcohol policy and several submitters say it should include a ban on glass alcohol containers at North Dunedin liquor stores. But others reckon bad student behaviour shouldn't mean they're stuck with an unworkable policy. Otago University proctor Dave Scott spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Investigations continue into Laos suspected methanol poisoning 6:48

3d ago6:48

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Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about investgations continuing into a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos that killed two Melbourne teenagers. The Australian Federal Police has offered to work with Lao authorities and travelers have been warned about the risks of drink spiking in South East Asia.…

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Muriwai residents using salvaged materials to build sculpture 4:24

3d ago4:24

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Their community was shattered by Cyclone Gabrielle with landslips destroying homes and killing two volunteer firefighters. Now, Muriwai residents are using salvaged materials from unliveable category three properties to build a commemorative sculpture. Reporter Louise Ternouth went along.

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Evening business for Tuesday 26 November 2024 5:07

3d ago5:07

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Govt orders independent review of Sport New Zealand 5:46

3d ago5:46

5:46

The government has ordered an independent review of Sport New Zealand and how it allocates public funds, with one insider saying there is an impression the organisation's strategy has become "a cash free-for-all." Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

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NCEA Level One not reliable or fair - ERO 3:38

3d ago3:38

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Is it time to get rid of NCEA Level One? That's the question raised by a damning Education Review Office report on the newly-revised first year of the national school qualification. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Family member of Erebus crash victims speaks on memorial 7:15

3d ago7:15

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"It's just been the worst nightmare," said by a man who has been waiting four and half decades for a memorial to the Erebus crash victims. Earlier plans for a memorial in Auckland's Dove Meyer Robinson park in Parnell met strong opposition, and the proposal was eventually abandoned after cyclone damage meant the land was unsafe to build on. Three o…

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Hospitals able to compete for funding for specialists doctors and nurses 7:00

3d ago7:00

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The government has anounced it's spending $30 million on 50 new senior doctors and up to 75 specialist nurses in a bid to fill critical workforce gaps, shortern wait times in line with government targets and bolster services in regional and provincial areas. Doctor Norm Gray, the clinical head of the Emergency Department at Wairarapa Hospital spoke…

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Sir John Key leads tributes for Nikki Kaye 5:03

3d ago5:03

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The former National deputy leader and cabinet minister died after a long battle with cancer. Sir John Key said Ms Kaye's initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016 was much worse than either of them had let on publicly - but her dedication to politics had given her the strength to get through it and achieve a remarkable amount in her 44 years. Politic…

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No national memorial to Erebus victims, 45 years later 7:22

3d ago7:22

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Almost 45 years after the Erebus plane crash there's still no national memorial to the victims, with multiple sites refusing to host it. The Air NZ scenic flight over Antarctica crashed into the side of Mount Erebus killing all 257 people onboard. The Ministry of Heritage and Culture is in charge of the Erebus Memorial project, Deputy Secretary of …

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Second day of richest cricket league's player auction begins 4:03

3d ago4:03

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It's a name unfamilar to most Kiwi cricket fans, but Bevon-John Jacobs aka BJ has been a shock pick up in the Indian Premier League. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Pharmac changing HRT patch supplier to guarantee supply 6:43

3d ago6:43

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Pharmac is switching suppliers of hormone replacement patches for menopausal women, to a single brand that's unpopular and doesn't work as well for some. Menopause specialist Doctor Linda Dear spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Election interence case against Donald Trump thrown out 7:36

3d ago7:36

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United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a major case accusing president-elect Donald Trump of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat being thrown out of court and The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents over three decades ago in a highly publicised case - being given a resentencing date.…

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AMC Theatres ban singing during screenings of Wicked 7:31

3d ago7:31

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Are calls to ban singing at Wicked the movie off-key? The world's largest cinema chain, AMC has caused a stir after officially banning singing during screenings of Wicked. Actor Ava Diakhaby who has starred in Shortland Street and Creamerie reckons singing during the movie is a hard no, she spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Up To Date: The Game Awards 2024 announces this year’s nominees 52:51

3d ago52:51

52:51

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team chats The Game Award 2024 nominees, Sony acquiring FromSoftware, and much more gaming news! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: The Game Awards 2024 announces this year’s nominees appeared first on Chec…

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