Articles by Sam Thompson
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Audio
Cathy Quinn: China-NZ FTA upgrade a long time coming
Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 6:41amNew Zealand businesses are being encouraged to see China's promise of an overhaul of our Free Trade Agreement as a big deal. LISTEN...
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Audio
Women-only taxi service launched in Wellington
Monday, 27 March 2017, 7:19amProtecting women from sexual assault is the idea behind a women-only taxi service, 'Sophie's Angels', which has launched...
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Audio
UK terrorist Khalid Masood was mentally disturbed
Monday, 27 March 2017, 5:54amUK Police are discovering that terrorist Khalid Masood was mentally disturbed. LISTEN ABOVE: Rachel Smalley talks to UK correspondent...
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Auckland
Auckland police on hunt for armed man
Monday, 20 March 2017, 2:14pmUPDATED 4.55PM: Auckland Police are asking for help in identifying a man on the loose - armed with a gun. He pointed the...
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National
Price rises for travel to South Africa after visa change
Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:17pmIt's become more expensive for Kiwis booked to travel to South Africa for their holidays. LISTEN ABOVE: Brent Thomas from...
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Business
Steel and Tube confirms Commerce Commission charges
Monday, 5 December 2016, 10:52amSteel & Tube has confirmed it's one of three companies facing criminal charges, after an investigation into complaints about...
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Business
New era of cybercrime, says online security firm
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 5:13amOnline security firm Symantec says we are entering a new era of cybercrime. Connected and self driving cars being hacked...
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Business
Mark Peterson named interim CEO of NZX
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 9:07amThe Stock Exchange has appointed Head of Markets Mark Peterson as Interim chief executive, effective from January 1st. This...
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Health
Families left in limbo by need for more pathologists
Friday, 5 August 2016, 7:14amStaffing shortages have pushed the National Forensic Pathology Service to the brink of a catastrophic unravelling, doctors...
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Business
Liquidators should be regulated, says law firm
Friday, 29 July 2016, 4:39amOne of New Zealand’s largest law firms is calling for liquidators to be regulated after one was found by a judge to have...
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Politics
Rotorua mayor rubbishes connection with USA Police shootings
Friday, 15 July 2016, 5:58amSome on social media are comparing the two police shootings this week to the United States. On Tuesday a man was shot dead...
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Business
Air NZ pays out to settle class action
Monday, 9 May 2016, 1:45pmAir New Zealand will be paying $52 million NZD to settle a long running class action. It's over allegations the airline worked...
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National
Anti-poverty campaigners shut down at Young Nats' Ball
Sunday, 10 April 2016, 7:21amAnti-poverty campaigners were moved on by the police last night, after staging a noisy demonstration outside a National Party...
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News
Calls for group to be set up to look into holiday pay issues
Saturday, 2 April 2016, 7:15amUPDATED 4.36PM Trade Unions want a group involving businesses and the Government to be set up urgently, to look into problems...
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Education
Education costs straining family budgets
Friday, 22 January 2016, 5:24amParents wanting a good education for their children are being hit hard in the pocket. A new study by ASG (Australian Scholarships...
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Auckland
Grafton bridge bus plan draws resident opposition
Monday, 7 December 2015, 9:22amAuckland Transport's plans to divert more buses through Grafton is on a collision course with residents. The Grafton Residents...
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Business
New CEO for AFW Madison
Monday, 23 November 2015, 11:34amNew Zealand's largest recruiter and labour provider has a new CEO of its white collar arm. AFW Madison has just appointed...
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National
Kiwis 'too passive' about KiwiSaver earnings
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 8:19amNew Zealanders are being too passive about their potential KiwiSaver earnings. LISTEN ABOVE: John Kensington, head of Financial...
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Business
ANZ selling car finance business
Friday, 9 October 2015, 11:18amANZ bank is selling its car finance business Esanda Dealer Finance portfolio to Macquarie Group Limited. It's an $8.2 billion...
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National
'Impractical' charity accounting standards slammed
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 12:50pmThe Salvation Army has slammed new accounting standards for charities as impractical. Incoming standards for non-profit accounting...
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Crime
Homicide laws under review for family violence victims
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 2:35pmThe Law Commission is looking at whether victims of family violence who commit homicide have adequate protection under the...
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National
Culture no excuse for domestic abuse
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 6:34amShakti women's refuge says culture and religion is no excuse for violence against women. A wife beaten by her husband with...
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Business
Bumper first quarter for banks
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 6:18amA bumper first quarter for banks operating in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE: KPMG's John Kensington talks to Rachel Smalley on...
