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Coffee roaster paying living wage talks inflation
26 Jan 2023The minimum wage needs to jump up almost $2.50 to match the living wage according to the Council of Trade Unions.
That would take it to $23.65 an hour. The PM says the government will be discussing… Read more Video, Audio
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Long Covid: Up to 300k NZers may have post-viral illness
26 Jan 2023One in five New Zealanders are experiencing Long Covid symptoms, as the virus continues to cast a long shadow over the country.
New research shows as many as 300,000 New Zealanders could be battling… Read more Audio
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Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on question of minimum wage
26 Jan 2023The Council of Trade Unions is calling for the minium wage to be raised almost $2.50 an hour to $23.65, to match the living wage.
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the minium wage is… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 26 January 2023
26 Jan 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6319263290112 Video, Audio
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Coromandel Mayor reacts to SH25A road overnight closure
26 Jan 2023Coromandel Peninsula could be in for a double whammy this long weekend with nasty weather on the way and heavy travel restrictions on the popular, but badly damaged state highway 25A.
Waka Kotahi is… Read more Video, Audio
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Leon McDonald not yet convinced about rugby tackle changes
26 Jan 2023Former All Black and Blues Super Rugby coach Leon McDonald has weighed in on the international debate about lowering tackle heights.
From this season, New Zealand's community rugby players will need… Read more Video, Audio
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Rents hit new record highs - latest tenancy data
26 Jan 2023Rents have hit record highs, according to new figures from Trade Me.
It's crunched the numbers on its rental ads last year and says every region - except Wellington - saw increases in rents… Read more Audio
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Nelson business offers $5000 sign-on bonus for quality staff
26 Jan 2023Labour shortages continue to be a challenge for businesses, with many already paying above the minimum wage.
Fast food giant Restaurant Brands, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, is advertising for… Read more Video, Audio
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New Prime Minister gets close to business in Auckland meeting
26 Jan 2023New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has just filled the country's biggest situation vacant. But businesses aren't finding it as easy to get staff.
Some - particularly in hospitality - are having to… Read more Video, Audio
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Why house construction prices are through the roof
25 Jan 2023The cost of new house construction is through the roof. New figures show inflation is still running red hot at 7.2 percent for 2022.
Big drivers included food, household expenses and a 14 percent… Read more Audio
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Ngapuhi matriarch Titewhai Harawira dies, aged 90
25 Jan 2023Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.
She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Read more Audio
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