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Rheumatic fever vaccine funding significant - Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation says government funding for a possible rheumatic fever vaccine is an exciting step forward, which could benefit hundreds of people.
$10m funding pledged for strep-throat vaccine development
$10 million has been set aside to develop a vaccine for strep-throat - a precursor to rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Last year more than a hundred people were hospitalised for the first… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Eli Matthewson (part 2)
Panellists Ruth Money and Eli Matthewson discuss polyamory, a petition for PhD students to get a living wage, and world toilet day. Audio
Port of Timaru workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of a strike next month
Port of Timaru workers have voted to strike in their pursuit of an eight percent general wage increase.
Midday Business News for 19 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Closure is impossible for Ōhau business owner
Fire investigators say a short circuit on a powerpole caused the Lake Ōhau scrub fire. Insurance costs for the October 2020 fire are sitting at more than $35 million.
It claimed more than 5,000… Audio
More people giving up on owning property, says Sharesies
Sharesies' annual survey showed 27 percent of respondents did not want to own a property, more than double the level of the past three years.
Midday Business News for 18 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Auckland drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals profits have jumped on the back of higher sales and licensing revenue. Audio
Sanford posts profit fall as pandemic pressures continue
The fishing company expects a gradual recovery in volumes and prices as the world market opens up and demand returns.
Report claims Uber avoided millions in company tax
The conservative estimate is that Uber avoided $6.4 million to $12.8m in company tax in 2020 in New Zealand. according to the report.
Australasian venture capital firm looking for NZ investment opportunities
Blackbird Venture's local principal says the firm's aim is to be the first capital partner for most of the start-ups it invests in.
Midday Business News for 17 October 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Women investors outperform men - survey
The results come as no surprise to the head of one local investment advisory firm.
Managers more likely to think pay is fair - study
Employees are also more doubtful than managers about their organisation's pay transparency, the study found.
Retirees need hundreds of thousands in savings, experts say
People planning on a city retirement with a few luxuries should have a savings account in the high triple figures, according to a new report from Massey University.
$300m funding shortfall affects diabetes treatment, DHB says
The Counties Manukau DHB estimates the Ministry of Health has underfunded it by $300 million over the past decade due to inaccurate data about its population base.
Retirement requires $800k savings, new report suggests
If you're planning on retiring with a little cash to spare to enjoy the finer things in life, a new report suggests you'll need a fat savings account.
Massey University researchers say the average… Audio
'We feel cheated': Buyers speak out on developers using sunset clause
Home buyers who lost out on a deal after their developers backed out using a sunset clause, and in some cases went on to sell the property for hundreds of thousands more.
Buller, Westport and Reefton see domestic tourism growth
The loss of international visitors to West Coast glacier towns has caused job cuts, businesses to close and people to leave, but further up the Coast, the picture is a bit rosier.
The Panel with Livia Esterhazy and Tim Watkin (part 2)
Panellists Livia Esterhazy and Tim Watkin discuss the gender pay gap in Aotearoa, the cricket final and speak to Kevin Wu from Free Britney LA. Audio