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Early Business News for 17 March 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Dutch prime minister sees off challenges to win election
17 Mar 2017Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has seen off a challenge from the anti-Islam anti-EU populist Geert Wilders to claim victory in parliamentary elections. But Mr Wilders now leads the second largest… Read more Audio
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New taxi rules could make industry less safe
17 Mar 2017Taxi companies say proposed law changes will make the industry less safe for drivers and passengers. But the Government denies that and says the public will get a better deal. Audio
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Letter bomb explodes at IMF office in Paris
17 Mar 2017A letter bomb has exploded at the International Monetary Fund's Europe Office in central Paris, injuring the person who opened it. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 17 March 2017
17 Mar 2017Two dead in house fire in Rangataiki overnight,Rangitaiki locals stressed about fatal house fire, Filipino internet pirate granted permanent residence in NZ, US judges rebuff Trump's revised travel… Read more Audio
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Tapestry project a stitch in time
16 Mar 2017Embroiderers from around the country are making New Zealand's own version of the French Bayeux tapestry, with almost one hundred scenes showcasing chapters of New Zealand history. Lydia Anderson… Read more Audio, Gallery
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Indigenous film festival kicks off in Otaki
16 Mar 2017The Maoriland indigenous film festival has opened in Otaki and will screen over 120 films from shorts of a few minutes through to full length features over the next week. Te Manu Korihi's Aaron Smale… Read more Audio
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Auckland Writers Festival has record of international guests
16 Mar 2017A record number of international writers will be at May's Auckland Writers Festival. Audio
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Review raises name change for UE
16 Mar 2017A discussion document from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's reivew of University Enterance qualifications has some surprising revelations about the links between school performance and… Read more Audio
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McClay: There is life still in the TPP
16 Mar 2017Could there be life in the Trans Pacific Partnership with the US?
In January, US President Donald trump pulled out of the 12 member trade deal, effectively halting the agreement.
Now, Trade Minister… Read more Audio
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Facebook scandal highlights issues with social media & schools
16 Mar 2017"Wellington College is not unique in having to deal with this sort of incident."
Two Wellington College students at the centre of a Facebook post about raping drunk young women have issued personal… Read more Audio
