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Author: Simon Pound

The founder and CEO of Rocket Lab tells Simon Pound how a rocket-obsessed kid from Invercargill grew up to live his childhood dream, and how New Zealand became a member of the space club.

Article: https://thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/business-is-boring-callaghan/15-07-2021/business-is-boring-rocket-labs-peter-beck-on-joining-the-space-club
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Author: Sarah Robson

Unions want all workers to be eligible for paid sick leave from their very first day of employment.

From tomorrow, changes to double minimum sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect - but it won't benefit everyone.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/07/all-workers-should-be-eligible-for-paid-leave-from-day-one-unions.html
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Author: Matt Burrows

New Zealand's overheated housing market could be close to a "significant turning point", with the Government's investor crackdown earlier this year finally translating to an easing of demand and sales.

Real estate data company CoreLogic released its latest Property Market and Economic Update for the second quarter of 2021, finding evidence house price growth could be set to cool.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2021/07/new-zealand-housing-market-close-to-significant-turning-point-after-government-s-investor-crackdown-corelogic-report.html
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Author: RNZ

Questions are being asked about why more than 250 Canadian sailors will be allowed shore leave from their navy frigate without having to go through managed isolation.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/447419/risk-is-being-minimised-canadian-navy-crew-allowed-shore-leave
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Author: Liu Chen

Days after New Zealand joined its Western allies in firing a warning shot across China's bows, the trade minister says security and trade are separate issues.

At a trade policy roadshow in Auckland, Damien O'Connor said he isn't expecting any retaliation after the government's criticism of Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks. He said the government was working on trade agreements so businesses can have more options.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/447468/trade-minister-not-expecting-retaliation-from-china-over-cyber-attacks-criticism
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Author: Marine Lourens

A Christchurch man has been charged after he allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The 35-year-old man was granted a registrar’s remand at the Christchurch District Court on Thursday. He has been granted interim name suppression until his next appearance.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/125833176/man-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern
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Author: Troels Sommerville

Sailors aboard a Canadian naval ship will be allowed to skip managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) when they visit New Zealand shores next month.

The ship and its crew are coming to this side of the world to take part in cultural, sporting and naval training activities.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/125823910/covid19-crew-on-canadian-naval-ship-will-avoid-managed-isolation-on-nz-visit
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