Parhaat Checkpoint Podcastit (2024)

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Checkpoint Mini #252 - Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine 35:28

13h ago35:28

35:28

Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának kisebb vadhajtása. Az adás témája: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine + Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb. Kísérőposzt itt: https://iddqd.blog.hu/2024/11/29/checkpoint_mini_252_indiana_jones_and_the_infernal_machine_emperor_s_tombKirjoittanut Grath & Stöki

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Stage 15 - Level 37: "Todo por Honga" 3:09:49

14h ago3:09:49

3:09:49

Vamos cerrando el año y en este programón tuvimos un invitadazo que no te lo vas a querer perder. - Megaminuto Megawacky - Nos visita Mariano Frumento, director de @orquestacorear - Smells like a Mushroom - Death Sprint 66 - Flight Simulator 2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

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K Pop group splits from label with accusations of mistreatment 4:41

1d ago4:41

4:41

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about South Korea having it's heaviest snowfall for the month of November in recorded history, a K Pop group splitting from it's label with accusations of manipulation and mistreatment and what Black Friday is like in Taiwan.

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

3d ago54:16

54:16

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

5d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

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 37: "Todo por Honga" 3:10:06

1d ago3:10:06

3:10:06

Vamos cerrando el año y en este programón tuvimos un invitadazo que no te lo vas a querer perder. - Megaminuto Megawacky - Nos visita Mariano Frumento, director de @orquestacorear - Smells like a Mushroom - Death Sprint 66 - Flight Simulator 2024 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

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Money still on people's minds on Black Friday 2:50

1d ago2:50

2:50

It was hoped this year's Black Friday would bring some sweet relief for shops who have been struggling through the cost of living crisis. And the Auckland shopping precinct of Newmarket there was plenty of buzz from people trying to get some bargain deals. Some even decided to head in early to avoid traffic. But as our reporter Lucy Xia (sh-ea) fou…

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Evening business for 29 November 2024 2:45

1d ago2:45

2:45

News from the business sector, including a market report

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Seymour issues 'please explain' over HRT patch switch 9:36

1d ago9:36

9:36

Please explain is the message to Pharmac from its Minister, David Seymour. The drug funding agency has come under fire for switching suppliers for hormone replacement therapy for menopause, choosing to fund a brand many women say does not work for them. Seymour spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Black Caps looking to take lead against England 3:58

1d ago3:58

3:58

It's almost the end of day two of the first cricket test between the Kiwis and England in Christchurch. Now in the field, the Black Caps are looking to take a healthy lead with England losing early wickets in their first turn at bat. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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73% of alcohol home deliveries don't check for ID 7:58

1d ago7:58

7:58

New research from Alcohol Health Watch shows 73% of door to door booze deliveries happen with zero identification checks and almost half the alcohol is left unattended at the door. In some cases, the contactless deliveries were made within half an hour. Sarah Sneyd from Alcohol Healthwatch spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Manawanui sank as result of human error - report 3:30

1d ago3:30

3:30

Nobody shows up to work to have a bad day. But that's exactly what happened last month when the HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the South West Coast of Samoa last month as a result of human error. At a press conference this afternoon, the Chief of Navy revealed the interm findings of a Court of Inquiry into the incident which saw 75 people ev…

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Potentially lights out for NZ's largest solar power company 6:08

1d ago6:08

6:08

SolarZero, which provides solar power systems, with no upfront costs but multi year leases, has been been put in liquidation. Employees have been advised due to unsustainable operating losses, and liquidity constraints, the business can't continue to operate. It's reported they're owed a million and a half dollars. Mike Casey - CEO of Rewiring Aote…

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Whangarei District Council rejects directive to fluoridate water 3:42

1d ago3:42

3:42

A fluoridation fracas is developing in Whangarei where councillors are at odds with a public health order that aims to improve the region's dental health. Amy Williams reports.

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Cat stealing Crocs from houses across Cromwell 5:07

1d ago5:07

5:07

He's been slipping into people's houses and pinching whatever he fancies and right now that's apparently pink shoes, if you live in Cromwell lock up your wardrobe. The four year old ginger cat named Marlin started out with a few odds and sods from a neighbouring section. Marlin's owner Elise Jaunay spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Day two of the first test between Black Caps and England ends 4:04

1d ago4:04

4:04

After a turbulent time with the bat, the Black Caps are in the field at Hagley Oval and sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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What is food shopping this Christmas likely to be like? 4:23

1d ago4:23

4:23

Food prices have been a source of stress to lots of households, with prices rising at a double-digit pace through parts of last year. What is food shopping this Christmas likely to be like? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Justin Trudeau has emergency meeting with provincial premiers 6:03

1d ago6:03

6:03

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau having an emergency meeting with provincial premiers. It's in light of president-elect Donald Trump's call to slap hefty tariffs on Canadian goods when he returns to The White House.

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29 year old arrested for stealing from Canterbury rural mailboxes 5:16

1d ago5:16

5:16

A warning to beware Santa's nemesis, parcel pinchers are targeting mailboxes and courier drop offs during the festive season. A 29 year old has this week been arrested over large scale thefts from rural mailboxes in North Canterbury. Inspector Brett Callander spoke to Lisa Owen.

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

2d 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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Report into NZ's COVID-19 response released 4:47

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago6:53

6:53

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

2d ago11:25

11:25

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

2d ago3:41

3:41

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

2d 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

2d 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

2d ago2:59

2:59

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

2d ago3:00

3:00

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

2d ago7:00

7:00

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

2d 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

2d ago6:42

6:42

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

3d 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

3d 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

3d 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

3d ago5:17

5:17

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

3d 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

3d ago7:29

7:29

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

3d ago3:45

3:45

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

3d ago3:33

3:33

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

3d ago6:18

6:18

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

3d ago4:12

4:12

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

3d ago3:10

3:10

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

3d ago6:45

6:45

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

3d ago5:14

5:14

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

3d ago6:04

6:04

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

4d ago6:48

6:48

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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