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Wednesday, 2 September 2015
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Survey says many have no idea how to manage Kiwisaver funds
A new survey shows a quarter of people approaching retirement have no plan for how they'll manage their Kiwisaver funds. Audio
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Tougher rules around quake-risk parapets and facades
Quake bus survivor Ann Brower has triumphed, finally getting underway the law changes she sought to keep people safe from falling masonry. Audio
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Sisters have day in court arguing for abuser to be named
Two sisters sexually assaulted as children have been in court today fighting to lift the name suppression on their abuser in what could be a landmark case. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi for 2 September 2015
Hawkes' Bay iwi Ngati Kahungunu says it's deeply concerned about the uncovering of a black market fishing operation in its rohe; A prominent Northland kaumatua says the Maori Land Court has played a… Read more Audio
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Admission of responsibility for rugby league player's death
The Crown says a teenager used what amounted to a glass dagger when he stabbed another young man in the neck in a Grey Lynn street fight. Audio
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South Island could be in line for a much larger quake
Researchers have found that more of the South Island could be in line for a much larger quake than anyone thought. Audio
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Firm receives first warning under new money-laundering law
An Auckland firm is on the receiving end of the first public warning under a new law designed to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Audio
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Today's market update
Briscoe Group is standing firm on its takeover bid for Kathmandu Holdings. Audio
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Harry Potter strikes again
The author JK Rowling has thrown fans into a spin, tweeting that today would be the first day of school for Harry Potter's oldest son, James Sirius Potter. Audio
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Reefton flags flag change
He owns the old Reefton school, and the old state mines office in the little West Coast town. And now John Bougen has become the accidental inspiration for the town's love affair with the existing New… Read more Audio
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Auckland commuters to travel in comfort on double deckers
Aucklanders will soon have a less crowded commute, with 53 double-decker buses rolling out across major routes from October. Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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