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Wednesday 07th October, 2015
Two of the country's largest unions have merged under a new name.
The newly formed union is called E tu, which means 'stand tall' in Maori.
It's the amalgamation of the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and the Service and Food Workers Union.
Together they have about 50,000 members, who were asked to vote on the merger.
The change has been three years in the making.
Tuesday 06th October, 2015
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has been signed, after five years of intense negotiations.
Trade ministers from the 12 countries involved reached an agreement at the eleventh hour.
But some locals aren't happy about it.
Tuesday 06th October, 2015
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The government's not doing enough to address climate change and political parties must unite on the issue.
That's the message from a local society whose plea for reform has fallen on deaf ears.
But members aren't giving up hope.
Monday 05th October, 2015
Trade leaders are yet to reach an agreement in relation to the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Negotiators were expected to make a decision today, following five days of talks in the United States.
Trade ministers, including New Zealand's Tim Groser, remain in Atlanta.
It's the latest effort to seal the 12-nation trade deal.
Friday 02nd October, 2015
New Zealanders are earning more money than a year ago, according to the latest statistics.
The average weekly income is up $26.
Half of all people aged 15 years and older earn more than $600 a week.
Hourly earnings have also risen, in their biggest hike in six years.
More people in full-time employment is one reason for the increase.
Thursday 01st October, 2015
Locals are likely to miss out on a new government push to get more young people into trades.
Thursday 01st October, 2015
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As the flag referendum approaches, residents are considering the five alternative designs.
University of Otago design lecturer Dr Mark McGuire thinks the flag should be changed, and he's here to tell us why.
Tuesday 29th September, 2015
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One in five New Zealanders have high blood pressure, and a third of them don't know it.
The alarming statistic is prompting a nationwide health drive.
And it's kicking off at an unlikely organisation in the city.
Tuesday 29th September, 2015
A group of locals are joining the nationwide movement to keep the current flag.
They've just held a rally in the city, and MC Jo Bond is here to explain the cause.
Monday 28th September, 2015
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The national flag referendum is being amended to include a fifth option.
Adding the Red Peak design will cost nearly $400,000.
And a local academic says that's likely to be an unnecessary waste of money.