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Union delegate at Winstone Pulp International mill on closure
A union delegate at Winstone Pulp International says the news to close the mills has left an entire community devastated. Jude Sinai, who has worked at the Karioi pulp mill for 20 years, spoke to… Audio
Are you better off than your parents were?
Here's how modern households compare to those of 30 years ago, and why you might have been better off in 1994. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two Central Island towns are in distress today after the closure of their respective mills. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What role could KiwiSaver have in building businesses and infrastructure?
National campaigned on changes, but boosting 'NZ Inc' the priority, minister says.
Are we better off than our parents were?
Every generation has the debate as to whether they are better off than their parents, but the concerning thing is that some people say that the answer now is no. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Regional development minister Shane Jones on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers are now job hunting as Winstone Pulp International has decided to shut its two central North Island sites in less than a month. Regional development minister Shane… Audio
Winstone Pulp International to close central North Island mills leaving 230 out of work
230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune. Audio
Mill closures: Southern Ruapehu will be 'decimated if our people leave'
Winstone Pulp International has announced it is closing its two mills, blaming unsustainable energy prices. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
Woolworths workers protest for better pay and conditions
Thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers walked off the job for two hours today, protesting over pay and conditions amid rising levels of abuse. The strike action affected almost 200 shops between… Audio
Evening business for 10 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
Hundreds are set to lose their jobs after one of the central North Island's biggest employees made the call to shut two of its mills.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September 2024
On today's episode, thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions, a threatening email and video that was sent to an… Audio
Midday Business News for 10 September 2024
Midday Business News for 10 September 2024 Audio
Thousands of Woolworths workers walk off job
Thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions. FIRST Union National Secretary for Retail Rudd Hughes spoke to… Audio
Small businesses 'restrict sales to avoid GST'
An accounting platform says GST threshold should be higher but one tax expert says any change may be the other direction.
Business commentator Maria Slade
What the receivers report into the Du Val group has revealed, and what happens next. Also the the cost of construction and Maria weighs up what commentators and CEOs are saying about the state of the… Audio
Where is it cheaper to own than rent?
Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting around New Zealand, but some places are the exception. Audio
Turners to buy digital vehicle repair platform My Auto Shop
The car dealer says the investment fit with plans to consolidate and scale across the auto business sector.
Market Update for 10 September 2024
Market Update for 10 September 2024 Audio