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You don't have to go foar to find a media story warning people off the high impacts of running, especially on concrete, and claiming that running is no good for your knees. Maybe you've had someone in the clinic who worries that running will wear their joints out? My guest today has dedicated his career to helping runners stay healthy and running for life, and is adamant that running is a great physical activity choice, even for people with osteoarthritis and joint replacement. Dr Jean François Esculier is a physiotherapist based in Kelowna, Canada. He leads the Research & Development team at The Running Clinic, and teaches at The University of British Columbia; his clinical practice is at MoveMed Physiotherapy. ------------------------------ RESOURCES Survey about perceptions on running and knee health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36199830/ Education resource on running and joint health, in 7 languages: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/82767 Evaluation of the education resource: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/josptopen.2024.0149 Free webinar (account required) about the influence of running on cartilage: https://therunningclinic.com/tv/?VideoId=185711&SelectedCategory=185731 Running with osteoarthritis case report: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38725598/
There's a giant pohutakawa tree growing on a council berm outside Colin Harvey's place. Over time one of its substantial branches has grown across his driveway to the point it's blocking some access. That meant when Colin's wife Jill needed urgent medical attention, the ambulance couldn't get past. For 4 years now, 83 year old Colin Harvey has been asking the New Plymouth District Council to give it a trim. Colin Harvey speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347429273112
Fire up; cause NZ's biggest BBQ festival is about to get grilling. Billed as a carnivore's paradise, Meatstock, the two day festival gets underway tomorrow at mystery creek near Hamilton. But it's not just the menu that's spicy; along slide the fire pits and slabs of steak is a celebration of the average, the ordinary, the undercooked; one of Meatstocks biggest crowd pleasers. Behold, the dad bod contest. Organiser Reyan Fernando speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347427514112
A New South Wales police officer has been charged with the murders of a Sydney couple. 28 year old Beau Lamarre handed himself in to his colleagues this afternoon, in connection to the disappearance of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. ABC's Gavin Coote speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347429538112
Well, the rugby season has arrived. Super Rugby Pacific kicks off this evening with a rematch last year's final between the defending champion Crusaders and the Chiefs in Hamilton. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347428071112
Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion dollars over 10 years upgrading facilities and that means airlines are facing increased user charges to cover costs. The airport says its domestic charges have been rock bottom for years and up to 50 % lower than comparable airports. Air Chathams operates services to Whakatane, Whanganui, Kapiti and the Chatham & Norfolk islands from its hanger in Auckland. Chief operator officer Duane Emeny speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347426680112
This week Checkpoint's reported on the rise of a new eftpos machine that poses the sometimes awkward tipping question to customers on a brightly lit screen. It's hard to ignore; Do you want to tip 5,10 or 15%? But electronic tipping also raises a bunch of questions such as who is in control of the money and who gets it. Employment lawyer Barbara Buckett from BuckettLaw speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347428629112
Another rodents been captured at the Dunedin south Countdown that's been closed almost two weeks because of an infestation. That means further delays to any reopening. The Dunedin South Countdown's been battling the unwanted intruders since October last year, but things came to a head when one rat was photographed in the deli section. The supermarket's previously said the rats are breaking into the building rather than nesting inside. Jason Stockill from Countdown's parent company Woolworths speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347356208112
Auckland commuter train services have been derailed again tonight with reduced services across the city. The problem started this morning when all train services came to an abrupt stop at 9:00am. This time it was a signal failure not track problems. Most lines resumed within the hour but AT warned of delays of up to half an hour until further notice. To put it in perspective, there's been than more than 13 hundred train cancellations in Auckland in the last month with track speed restrictions the most common reason for cancellations. Kiwirail's David Gordon speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347359193112
Last night we brought you the story about new, updated EFTPOS machines which are making it a little more awkward for customers to say 'no' to adding a tip. The new machines prompt customers on a brightly lit screen to tip an extra five, ten or fifteen percent. In small print you can opt out. Felix Walton reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347361393112
The Black Caps are already in must-win territory in the cricket series against Australia but they don't think they are on the back foot. After last night's last ball loss in the opening T-20, New Zealand need to win tomorrow night to keep the Chappel-Hadlee series alive. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347356990112
Brace for potential Air NZ price hikes, the national carrier's half year profit plummeted 39% on the same period last year. But that's still an after tax profit of 129 million dollars. It's warning the second half of the year will be bumpy too. The airline says it been hit by inflation, rising fuel prices and engine maintenance issues. That's despite passenger revenue cracking 3 billion dollars a jump of 21%, largely due to long haul flights. Air NZ boss Greg Foran speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347355703112
Could the answer to clogged toilets and a lack of funding for popular hiking tracks be well a POO-R-CODE or a virtual honesty box? Earlier this week, DOC was forced to close the popular Mueller Hut Route on Aoraki Mount Cook to day trippers because the toilets were almost full. In a briefing to government, DOC 's repeatedly sounded the alarm over funding saying it cant afford to maintain its assets, visitor congestion's an issue and its time to consider more user charges. Some listeners told Checkpoint they had tried to leave a koha or donation for trail up keep, but there was no eazy way to do that. However, a local business could have the solution, EZE director Wayne Campbell speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347301078112
He was known as the 'little general' for his ability to control a game and now New Zealand rugby league legend Stacey Jones is in control of the Kiwis. Jones will replace Michael Maguire who stood down from the role in December after six years in the job. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347294352112
"'Change on a scale rarely required," that's what's needed to fix Oranga Tamariki according yet another scathing report into the agency; this one by the Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier. The investigation reviewed thousands of complaints about OT, detailing what the Ombudsman describes as some of the most concerning treatment of vulnerable people, at the hands of an agency tasked to protect tamariki. Among them a rangatahi kept in an institution against their wishes for years, and a young disabled mother whose baby was uplifted at birth and never returned. The report found 109 formal deficiencies. Peter Boshier speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347292360112
A kind, dedicated champion of fairness and equality. A father, and man of the people. Devastated MPs, and community figures have paid tribute to Fa'anānā Efeso Collins, the Green MP who died after collapsing at a charity event this morning. He was taking part in the ChildFund Water Run event at Britomart in Auckland, to support local communities in the Pacific. The shock at his sudden death has reverberated through the communities he served and loved, through to Parliament, where his journey as an MP was just beginning. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347294011112
Chasing tax evaders rather than targeting beneficiaries would offer a better return on investment for the government. That's the assessment of an expert in business studies. The government's launched a crack down on welfare recipients instructing MSD to "actively" use sanctions. Minister Louise Upston says remaining on the benefit has become the rational choice for some people because of a lack of consequences. Associate Professor Lisa Marriott from the Victoria University Business School has spent years studying the treatment of beneficiaries and she can see no good reason to focus on sanctioning people on welfare. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347267198112
It's ten out of ten for a former soldier fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital. Jordan Pratt's aim was to complete ten of Aotearoa's greatest walks in ten days. If you're interested in the maths that's 500 kilometres - not to mention the travel time between tracks, that is a whole other story. Jordan has cossed the finish line and has so far has raised more than 15 grand for the hospital. Jordan Pratt speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347239167112
A legal rematch is pending between High Performance Sport New Zealand and some of it top athletes. The agency is appealing an Employment Relations Authority decision requiring it to collectively bargain with the group of about 60 elite cyclists and rowers, known as the Athletes Co-operative. The Coperative, co-chaired by Olympic great Mahe Drysdale, took its case to the Authority after High Performance Sport rejected attempts to hash out a collective agreement. It says it doesnt employ athletes. High Performance Sport is appealing after seeking a second legal opinion and because of concerns the initial ruling has wider implications. Mahe Drysdale from the Athletes Co-operative speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347236709112
High Performance Sport New Zealand is appealing an Employment Relations Authority decision which would grant athletes collective bargaining power. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347234925112
Is it time DOC introduced user pays charges for all Aotearoa's national parks great walks and conservations estates including for day trippers? At the moment, overnight adventurers pay to use huts, but for casual day hikers, access to these costly assets is free. A briefing to the Conservation Minister repeatedly sounds the alarm, DOC can't afford to maintain its assets, visitor congestion is an issue, curent fees dont reflect the cost of maintaining huts and tracks and its time to consider more users charges and raising existing charges. Just this week, toilets close to capacity on the Mueller Hut Route on Aoraki Mount Cook forced DOC to close the track to day trippers. In response, a flood of listeners contacted Checkpoint to say user pays is the answer to funding conservation infrastructure. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347231373112
It's a simple equation facing New Zealand in Apia today, beat the Solomon Islands, and qualify for Paris. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347178711112
"Fragile" is the state of the nation according to the Prime Minister. In a speech Christopher Luxon said the new government's uncovered some quote "nasty surprises" about Aotearoas financial position. He listed Kaianga Ora's balance sheet, transport budget short falls and infrastructure debt as some of the challenges ahead; The Prime Minister repeatedly signaled tough choices are needed to get the country back on financial track in what he describes as a "big turn-around job" We are joined by accountant and tax specialist Terry Baucher. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347180272112
MSD has officially been instructed to "actively" use all levers available to encourage people off the benefit and into work and that includes sanctions. In a letter outlining her expectations Minister Louise Upston says " a consequence of not fully applying the existing sanctions regime is that remaining on the benefit has become the rational choice for too many people." She expects the number of sanctions to be specifically tracked and reported to her. From June, MSD will begin check ins for work ready job seekers, who have been on a benefit for six months to make sure they are doing all they should to find work. Minister for Social Development Louise Upston speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347178522112
Another scary night for Canterbury residents who had to flee their homes as fire tore through the Waikari Valley. Flames ripped through 300 hectares of land overnight, threatening homes and property, and sending flames flaring high into the night. With the fire now declared "contained", residents have been allowed to return to their homes as firefighters shift their focus to dampening down hotspots. Residents but one have also returned to their homes in Christchurch's Port Hills, where another major fire is still burning, five days since it began. Niva Chittock reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347180572112
If you're a parent of a school aged child, it could be the time of year again when the school sends home a request for payment. It might look very official, with invoice numbers, a column for GST and due dates but lots of these charges are actually classified as donations. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347182004112
Show jumping Olympic medalist Shane Rose has been suspended for wearing a mankini in a dress up show jumping competition at Wallaby Hill near Sydney at the weekend. If it needs any explanation a mankini is a cross between a wafer thin unitard and a lycra bathing suit, cut in a deep v shape at the front with crotch coverage, the reverse view is a string thong. Competitors rode out in an array of costumes but it seems someone took exception to Rose's attire. Shane Rose speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347180340112
A call tonight for day trampers at Aotearoa's most popular national parks to pay their way; in the wake of poo pile up that's seen DOC close the track to some people. The toilets on the Mueller Hut Route on Aoraki Mount Cook are almost at capacity with DOC now urging day trippers to stay away. People who've booked the hut are still welcome. Now, one of the country's most experienced mountain guides says more people need to pay to access popular tracks, to help pay for facilities like loos. Charlie Hobbs speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347182180112
Taylor Swift is expected to perform to her biggest audience yet when she takes the stage in the first of three sold-out concerts in Melbourne tonight. She arrived in Australia yesterday fresh from a well-documented appearance at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Melbourne City estimates Taylor's concerts will boost the economy by more than $ 1 billion in the three touring nights alone. Channel 7 reporter Lucy McLeod speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346986466112
Christian Domilies is a student at Auckland's St Peters College. Turns out he aced his exams last year, the highest score in religious studies in the world. Just to put that in some perspective, approximately one and half million students from 150 countries and more than 6000 schools, enter Cambridge Exams every year. Annually it hands out about two million seven hundred and fifty thousand grades globally . So Christian is basically a gold medalist in the brain box olympics and last night he got his medal and a certificate at the Cambridge Awards. Christian Domilies speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346983686112
The Black Caps are moving closer to an historic test series victory over South Africa. An under strength Proteas side were well beaten in the first test but have been providing some resistance in the second test in Hamilton. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346983057112
Dunedin Police are making enquiries after a liquor company supplied hundreds of bottles of alcoholic lemonade to a student flat in Castle Street in exchange for promotion on social media. The Fridgette flat, famous for hosting annual flo-week parties, was delivered the booze in time for the gathering on Wednesday night. Buzz Club Limited is the company which owns BEE Alcoholic Lemonade. Its directors Edward Eaton and Wilbur Morrison did not respond to Checkpoint's requests for comment today. Max Phillips, the President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346982744112
The majority of Port Hills residents will be able to sleep in their own beds tonight, on the condition they prepare to evacuate at short notice. Fire officers will remain on the ground over the weekend, 70 percent of the 650-hectare blaze is now contained. Three properties remain in a cordoned off black zone, all other residents have been allowed controlled access but need to remain vigilant for flare ups.. Samantha Gee and Nate McKinnon have been at the scene. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346981541112
Countdown's apologising to customers for the distress and inconvience of a pest plague that's temporarily closed one store and raised question about food safety at others. The Dunedin South Countdown has been closed for a week today, as exterminators try to rid it of rats. It's been battling the unwanted intruders since October last year, with one rat photographed looking pretty cosy in the deli section. Since then the bodies have been piling, adding to that, images of a mouse romping over salad in the deli section of the Eastgate Countdown in Christchurch. Another incident has seen pigeons apparently pecking away at groceries in two Auckland countdowns. Pieter de Wet from parent Woolworths speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346982239112
Is swimmer Erika Fairweather's history making win at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha reason enough to feel bouyant about Aotearoa's chances in the pool at the Olympics? The 20 year old won NZ's first ever world champs title on Monday, taking out the 400m freestyle gold with a personal best and New Zealand record time of 3:59.44. Fairweather also won silver in the 200 metre freestyle. She's got one more race to go, the 800 metres freestyle, the heat is later tonight. Swimming New Zealand's Olympic Programme lead Gary Francis speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346986822112
Imagine facing the choice of a quality education class or putting food on the table for your family. That's the reality for over 15,000 teenagers taking on 20 to 50 hours of paid work a week on top of study. The Poverty Action Group today released a report examining the extent of the issue, and it's calling for urgent support for students who they say are being robbed of their education due to financial pressue. Checkpoint has spoken to students working extrordinarly long and often antisocial hours. Reporter Louise Ternouth and Camera Operator Marika Khabazi have this exclusive report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346911916112
Netball New Zealand are advertising the Silver Ferns head coach role on the open market to see if they can find someone better than Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua has been in the job since 2018 and her contract ends this month. However, the 2019 World Cup winning coach says she will re-apply. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346910662112
Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze across Christchurch's Port Hills, that FENZ says is likely to take days to extinguish. It's now stretching over 650 hectares of land. Evacuated residents still don't know when they will be able to return home. Samantha Gee and Angus Dreaver have been at the scene [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346910570112
The Health Minister is making zero promises about increased funding for struggling GP clinics that are deep in debt. However, Dr Shane Reti says he understands their pain and is working on the problem. A doctor at the Whangārei GP clinic originally set up by Dr Reti has revealed the practice is more than six figures in the red and is calling for urgent action to fix the broken system she believes put them in a hole. Doctor Paula Mathieson, from Rata Family health, says the situation is critical and GPs are feeling panicked. Other general pracitioners have also told Checkpoint they're close burn out, working hundreds of unapid hours, and appointment wait times have blown out to three week or longer. Health Minister Doctor Shane Reti speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346913153112
Peace of mind just got a whole lot more expensive, causing some home owners to give up on their insurance all together. The cost of house insurance has almost doubled over the past 10 years, while contents insurance is up by almost 50%. 8% of homeowners in a Consumer NZ survey said they hadn't renewed their policies due to the higher premiums. Consumer NZ's Rebecca Styles speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346915478112
Fire and Emergency says it's in for the long haul as 27 fire trucks and 14 helicopters continue to battle a massive fire in the Port Hills. Two fixed wing aircraft are dropping retardent in a desperate bid to curb the 650 hectare blaze. The fire has now breached the city's Adventure Park but no houses are under threat and no structures have been lost. 80 properties have been evacuated from Early Valley, Worsley Spur, Hoon Hay Valley and Kennedy Bush. Two evacuation centres have been set up at the Te Hapua Halswell Centre and the Lincoln Community Centre. Vicki Pflaum had only just moved back to her Worsley Road home after the 2017 fires destroyed it. Vicki Pflaum speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346909280112
A group of Tauranga charities are facing rent increases of up to 253% and say they can't continue if the price hikes come into effect. They've been making submissions to their landlord, the council, today. One of the charities is the Tauranga Men's Shed, with the new rates they'd have to find 63,000 dollars a year for rent alone. Chairman Bryce Strong speaks to Jimmy Ellingham. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346853583112
A warning for boaties today to keep their boats and jet-skis secure and out of sight due to a spate of thefts. Most of the thefts are from the city of sails and the Head of the Police Maritime unit, Senior Sergeant Garry Larson, says there are more boats in the market, so that means more boats being stolen. Senior Sergeant Garry Larson speaks to Jimmy Ellingham. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346852898112
A year ago Checkpoint was in Hawke's Bay as shocked residents picked through the mud and debris after Cyclone Gabrielle struck. Today, we return to speak to three of them about the past 12 months, as they look to rebuild their lives. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346851196112
Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346847553112
Fletcher Building's share price has plummeted after it delivered a disappointing 120-million-dollar-half-year loss, with a mixed reaction from market analysts. The result has seen the company's chief executive and chair resign, with some analysts saying the entire board needs to consider their positions. Nona Pelletier reports. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346847378112
The glitziest event on the New Zealand sporting calendar has arrived with the 61st Halberg Awards taking place at the Spark Arena in Auckland this evening. Thirty finalists across six categories have been nominated for their stellar sporting performances over the past 12 months. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Jimmy Ellingham. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346846700112
It's official, Kiwirail is pulling the plug on its electric ferries and is now having to back pedal out of its agreement with its Korean Shipbuilders. The operator of the Interislander still held out hope the project could be rescued, or a least somewhat salvaged, after the Government turned down its request for an additional 1.47 billion dollars for port infrastructure. KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy speaks to Jimmy Ellingham. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346844979112
We begin tonight in Christchurch where 10 helicopters, and firefighters onboard 15 trucks and tankers, are battling a large fire in the Port Hills. The fire started around 2.15 this afternoon and plumes of black smoke are billowing across the city. Power is out to at least 15-thousand properties, and residents of Worsleys Road and Worsleys Spur have been told to evacuate immediately. Evacuation centres has been set up at the Halswell Library and Community Centre, and the Lincoln Community Centre. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346842919112