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Social Investment Fund to focus on children with complex needs
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Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin talks to Ryan Bridge following the release of the Commerce Commission's Grocery Report.
Unemployment rates hit four year high
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Fuel tax to be replaced and unemployment reaches new five-year high | NZ Herald News Update
The Government plans to replace the current fuel tax with a new road users charge and unemployment has reached a five-year high of 5.2%. Video / Herald NOW
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Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year
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NZ Herald Live: Finance minister addresses NZ’s rising unemployment rate
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after unemployment rate hits 5.2%.
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Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.
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Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss whether the time is right to pay down debts or invest that spare cash.
Govt’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts
A group of scientists is sounding the alarm amid confirmation the planned Advanced Technology Institute will be partially paid for by reductions in public research funds.
Berm garden given protected status
Berm gardener Mark van Kaathoven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the official protected planted berm status.
Canterbury news: Police proposals and the man posing for Mayor in two districts under two names
It's expected to be standing room only in community halls in North Canterbury as residents gather to air their views about potential changes to local police stations.
Mystery ASB customer refund
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Israel wants full conquest of Gaza and debate over sale of alcohol
Nicole McKee and Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge to discuss Gaza, sale of alcohol and the Government ‘removing obstacles’ to fisheries.