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New RBNZ governor 'very well equipped' - Don Brash
The chief executive of the Superfund, Adrian Orr, has been appointed as the new Reserve Bank governor. Mr Orr was deputy governor and head of financial stability at the Reserve Bank from 2003 to 2007… Audio
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Chinese commercial fishing co fined 800k for misreporting its tuna catch
A Chinese commercial fishing company caught with an illegal haul of critically-endangered tuna has been banned from all deep-sea fishing and fined more than 800 thousand dollars. Audio
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State sector watchdog might out unacceptably high pay rises
The State Services Commission will, from now on, name and shame any government-owned organisation that ignores its advice and gives huge pay rises to its chief executive. Audio
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Super Fund climate policy about protecting investments
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it's moves to dump fossil fuel related assets and polluters, and instead embrace a carbon free future is motivated by a need to future proof the multi-billion… Audio
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Super Fund says NZ needs change of attitude to get infrastructure backing
The country needs to change its attitude to paying for infrastructure projects if it's to attract Superannuation Fund investment in new roads, bridges and the like. Audio
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Ministry defends tiny number of fish dumping prosecutions
MPI is defending its record on fish prosecutions but admits its data keeping is not comprehensive. Audio
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Super Fund boss taking $1.4 billion loss in his stride
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund lost almost one point four billion dollars in value during August as the turmoil in the Chinese economy spread to other markets around the world. Audio
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Super Fund steering clear of Govt contributions
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is steering clear of calling for a resumption of government contributions to the fund, which were suspended in the wake of the global financial crisis and the… Audio
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MPI pleased with penalties for misuse of meat preservatives
The promotional body for the red meat industry says fines handed to more than 15 butchers who misused potentially harmful preservatives, aren't tough enough. Audio
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NZ Superannuation Fund is suing Portugal's central bank
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is suing Portugal's central bank after losing 200 million dollars in a loan deal. Audio
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NZ Super Fund sues Portugal's central bank
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is one of several investors suing Portugal's central bank, accusing it of illegal behaviour and a refusal to accept facts. Audio
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Kea playground set up to stop birds using kids' play equipment
In a bid to resolve a conflict between humans and kea at a logging site near Nelson, The Kea Conservation Trust has introduced a kea gymnasium. Audio
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Ethical investors ramp up campaign on super funds
Audio 15 Aug 2013Environmental campaigners want superannuation and general investment funds to stop investing in fossil fuels. They say the coal, oil and gas industries produce greenhouse gases and fund managers have… Audio
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Contraception refusal a doctor's right says Right to Life Group
Audio 15 Jul 2013The anti-abortion group, Right to Life, says doctors are within their legal rights to refuse to prescribe contraception to patients. Audio
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Kea repellant could end battle between parrots and farmers
Audio 30 Jul 2012Conservationists may have found a way to end the long running battle between New Zealand's alpine parrot, the Kea, and high country farmers. Audio
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Record gains for super fund
Audio 6 Oct 2011The New Zealand superannuation fund has made record gains in the year to June, and is now worth more than 19 billion dollars. Audio
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Right to Life vow to continue legal fight to ban abortion
Audio 13 May 2009The legal battle over abortion looks set to continue despite the Court of Appeal refusing to hear the issue yesterday. Audio
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Meeting of G20 leaders this weekend
Audio 13 Mar 2009Cleaning up the banking system will be one of the top priorities at a meeting of G20 finance ministers in England. Audio
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NZ Superannuation Fund
Audio 13 Mar 2009The retirement commissioner says people's pension payments must NOT be cut. Audio
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Judge's Abortion Decision
Audio 10 Jun 2008A High Court judge says the lawfulness of many abortions being carried out is doubtful. Audio
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World Stock Markets
Audio 23 Jan 2008The central bank is trying to stave off a predicted recession in the US, which has prompted turmoil on world markets. Audio
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US Intrest Rates Cut
Audio 23 Jan 2008The U.S. Federal Reserve has slashed interest rates by three quarters of a percent to stop tumbling share markets. Audio
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Share Prices Plunge
Audio 22 Jan 2008Share prices have plunged today across European markets, fuelled by fears the United States is heading towards recession. Audio