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Thursday, 24 November 2022
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Sanford scales up collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough
24 Nov 2022Sanford's scaling up its production of collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough - today opening its $20 million Bioactives Plant just south of Blenheim.
The centre will create new jobs for… Read more Audio
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Tourism operators prepare for busy summer period
24 Nov 2022The return of overseas tourists has already exceeded expectations, and the Reserve Bank is predicting that will increase over the summer months.
There's concern the sector will struggle to keep up… Read more Audio
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Big interest rate hike not fair on households - top economist
24 Nov 2022Crushed between rising interest rates and runaway inflation - why are households being forced to bear the cost of fixing the economy?
At least one leading economist reckons the Reserve Bank, the… Read more Audio
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Advocates urge law change to address financial abuse
Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it's hidden in current legislation.
Those helping victims of family violence say almost all of them are financially… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 November 2022
24 Nov 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316091044112 Video, Audio
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Top athlete's employment case against High Performance Sport
24 Nov 2022Athletes from two of the country's most successful Olympic sports have launched landmark employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ.
The group includes more than 60 rowers and cyclists… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson on cutting costs
24 Nov 2022Auckland Council's fiscal hole just got $25 million deeper overnight according to the Mayor.
Wayne Brown says the Reserve Bank forecasts unveiled yesterday have blown the city's budget shortfall out… Read more Video, Audio
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Sandringham dairy should have qualified for fog cannons - Hipkins
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says on the face of it Sandringham's Rose Cottage dairy should have qualified for fog canon funding and he has asked for a please explain.
The local neighbour hood… Read more Video, Audio
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Sandringham fatal stabbing: Dairy worker was stabbed outside on street - police
24 Nov 2022Auckland police detective inspector Scott Beard discusses the fatal stabbing at the dairy in Sandringham. Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland suburb shocked by fatal stabbing at dairy
24 Nov 2022Residents in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham are reeling after a worker at a local dairy was stabbed to death.
The 34-year old victim was looking after the dairy for its long-serving and much… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
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OCR up to 4.25 percent - ANZ chief economist's analysis
The highest interest rate hike in Reserve Bank history could signal collective belt tightening for many mortagages holders.
The Official Cash Rate rose 75 basis points to 4.25 percent. And that means… Read more Video, Audio
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Real estate agent offers 'try before you buy' Waiheke property
In a tight real estate market..one agents offering a try before you buy option on a Waiheke bach, with a price tag of close to $10 million.
The luxury five bedroom property on a double section of… Read more Video, 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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