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New laws aim to clean up work safety
Company directors and managers could face up to five years in prison and a $3 million fine for recklessly endangering workers in new health and safety laws introduced to Parliament on Monday. Audio
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Govt promises big health and safety reform
Audio 11 Mar 2014The Government is promising to come down hard on New Zealand's appalling workplace safety record, with a revamped health and safety law. Under legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday and… Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 11 March 2014
Audio 11 Mar 2014Labour says it can turn around support in time for election; Our Parliamentary Chief Reporter has more; Search widens for Malaysian aircraft; Govt promises big health and safety reform; Pistorius ill… Audio
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Solid Energy confirms India's interest
Troubled coal company Solid Energy has confirmed the Indian government has expressed interest in buying some of its mines but has told a select committee that is a matter for the New Zealand… Audio
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Govt tight-lipped on Pike mine deal
The Government won't say whether it will release documents that are claimed to show it initiated discussions to resolve charges against the former Pike River mine chief executive, Peter Whittall.
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Greens push solar panel scheme
The Green Party says its new energy policy could result in 30,000 homes generating solar electricity in its first three years.
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Greens' solar panel lending scheme
The Green Party says its new energy policy could result in 30,000 homes generating solar electricity in its first three years of implementation, but the Government says it could push up power prices.
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Minister rebuts Greens on oil
Energy Minister Simon Bridges is taking issue with Green Party charges that oil revenues are falling.
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Minister dismisses Greens' oil claims
Audio 5 Feb 2014The Government is dismissing Green Party claims that New Zealand's oil industry under the National-led government has been a flop. Audio
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Forest industry launches safety review
The forest industry has launched a safety review with the appointment of an independent panel to conduct the investigation.
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Expect wage increases, says Labour
The Government is predicting a jump in wages this year, though it won't suggest by how much. Audio
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Govt denies opposition to deep sea drilling is growing
Energy Minister Simon Bridges, is rubbishing a claim by the Green Party that opposition is growing in New Zealand to deep-sea oil drilling.
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Great South Basin drilling welcomed
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming Shell's decision to drill for gas in the Great South Basin off the Otago-Southland coast. Dunedin is being tipped as the likely service base. Audio
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Worksafe warning
New Crown agency says companies will be required to listen to employees or risk being shut down.
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New agency's warning to employers ignoring safety concerns
The chair of the new Worksafe New Zealand board says management will be required to listen to their workers or risk having their operation shut down.
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Private prosecution offer made to Pike families
The man who took a private prosecution against politician John Banks is seeking donations from the public to file 29 counts of manslaughter against Pike River Coal's former chief executive. Audio
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Pike River
Audio 13 Dec 2013The Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, has been listening to that. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 13 December 2013
Audio 13 Dec 2013Pike families still want to pursue criminal charges against Peter Whittall;CTU wants to take a closer look at the deal;Simon Bridges responds;Government decides not to give Nepata brothers extra… Audio
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Law changes could see workers' pay docked
Unions say potential law changes could breach freedom of expression.
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Unions against changes to employment law
Unions say potential changes to employment law have been made worse and now breach the right to freedom of expression. Audio
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Foresters say ETS still full of uncertainties
The Forest owners association says moves by the Government to clarify what units will be allowed in New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will do nothing to stimulate more tree planting or…
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Oil and gas permits awarded
The Government has awarded 10 new oil and gas exploration permits - five onshore and five offshore.
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Exploration permits awarded
Ten new oil and gas exploration permits have been awarded by the Government.
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Forestry company to be prosecuted over death
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has confirmed it is taking legal action against a forestry company over one of the deaths in the forestry industry this year. Audio
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Forest owners criticised over worker deaths
The Forest Owners Association is defending itself following government criticism it is not taking responsibility for deaths in the industry.