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Early Business News for 28 January 2021
A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio
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Veteran actor Peter Vere Jones dies
27 Jan 2021Friends and fans are paying tribute to the veteran New Zealand actor, Peter Vere-Jones, who has died aged 82.
He appeared in several Peter Jackson films, such as Bad Taste and the second Hobbit film… Read more Audio
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New Plymouth Council backing Local Electoral Act changes
27 Jan 2021The New Plymouth District Council has signaled its support of expected changes to the Local Electoral Act, which would scrap the provision allowing for citizen-initiated referenda, after Councillors… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: UK death toll passes 100,000
27 Jan 2021As the UK death toll surpasses 100,000 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the country he's "deeply sorry" for every life that has been lost.
Speaking at a news conference a short time ago, Johnson… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Department of Conservation huts soon to be dressed with QR codes
27 Jan 2021The Department of Conservation will now display Covid Tracer app QR codes on huts, toilets and shelters.
Previously, users were only asked to sign in at visitors centres and serviced campsites. Last… Read more Audio
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Government under pressure to release millions of dollars marked for Franz Josef
27 Jan 2021Pressure is mounting on the government to release $24 million earmarked for the tourism town of Franz Josef.
Six months since approving a project to give the town flood protection, the mayor is… Read more Audio
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Canterbury fire permits suspended due to dry conditions
27 Jan 2021Fire and Emergency has suspended all fire permits in Canterbury and banned fires completely in Marlborough saying the hot dry conditions could lead to fires starting easily and spreading quickly.
It… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 27 January 2021
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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NZ exporters welcome China trade upgrade
27 Jan 2021Exporters are rejoicing after the government announced an upgrade to New Zealand's free trade agreement with China.
The deal will allow faster access to Chinese markets for New Zealand goods and a… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: NZ Doctors say vaccine distribution will be vital
27 Jan 2021Doctors say the Covid-19 vaccine rollout will need to be carefully planned if the shortcomings of last year's troubled flu jab distribution is to be avoided.
Record numbers were vaccinated for the… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Northland testing demand eases
27 Jan 2021The intense demand for Covid-19 testing in Northland has eased.
On Monday the centres extended their hours and tested over 1700 people, almost 1 percent of Northland's population.
Yesterday they… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: EU threatens to limit vaccine exports
27 Jan 2021The EU has threatened to limit exports of Covid-19 vaccines to other countries outside the bloc as production problems emerge.
AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech have both said they cannot supply the… Read more Audio
