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Mike takes a look at the case of a single parent who questioned whether it was really worth working if her wage was barely more than the benefit she would otherwise be on. Mike thinks it is.
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Dairy product prices post surprise decline
Dairy product prices unexpectedly slipped in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.
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Richard McLachlan: Faces of wage inequality around the world
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Prices were up 3.6 per cent in the latest overnight dairy auction.
More Kiwis face homeless old age
Growing numbers of Kiwis risk becoming homeless in old age because of falling home ownership rates, rising rents and static housing subsidies, the Salvation Army says.
Dairy supply down as farmers react
Low product prices and bad weather have taken a toll on milk production.
Third fall in a row for world dairy prices
The August-September price bubble has popped, according to a dairy broker.
NZ dollar edges lower, may fall further
The New Zealand dollar was little changed against the greenback this afternoon as investors continue to weigh up whether the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month.
Security tightens for Apec
The Philippines is vowing "higher security" for world leaders at an economic summit in Manila next week following the Paris terror attacks.
Racism risks NZ prosperity - economist
Top economist says "racist attitudes" towards Chinese immigration and investment could damage a relationship with China that promises to deliver "big waves".
'EU threat to NZ China dairy trade'
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says losing Chinese market share to European dairy competitors is a concern for New Zealand.
Yashili opens $220m Pokeno formula plant
China's Yashili NZ has this afternoon officially opened its $220m infant formula manufacturing plant in Pokeno.
Greg Muir: Farming and the future of food
Farming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?
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