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A sleep-in my have helped Ryan Fox forget his recent woes as he recorded a red hot 31 on the front nine to hold the lead through 12 holes at the opening major of the year before carding a three-under 69 at Augusta National. Plus, Piney predicts the Wellington Phoenix’s highest ever regular season finish. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O.J. Simpson, the American football star and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mesmerised the American public but was later found liable in a separate civil case, has died aged 76. Lawyer and commentator Charles Rosenberg tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that celebrities often enter criminal trials with an enhanced presumption of innocence. The controversial figure’s reputation never recovered and the question now is how he will be referred to in history – as a footballer or as a murderer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in the UK, there's concern around an uptick in counterfeit stamps. Consumers have been warned to be on the lookout for these fake stamps- which investigations indicate have been sent through by China. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains why China could be doing this to the nation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Shortland Street is the latest program set to be cut, as TVNZ considers the fate of the series. Is this proof our viewing habits have changed? Could it be saved? Labour's Willie Jackson has fired off against Minister Melissa Lee in the House today- what do we think of this? Was this out of line? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Japan's massive asset bubble burst in 1989, the region experienced 30 years with inflation, interest rates and wage growth remaining near zero. That seems to be changing, with speculation suggesting Japan could develop a 'normal' economy in the post-Covid years. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this means for investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day full of reminiscing for The Country radio show today as it celebrates 30 years on air. The programme formerly known as the Farming Show had humble beginnings at the Gore Showgrounds, on Radio Hokonui in 1994. Producer Rowena Duncum recapped the station's biggest moments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big time for job cuts, with multiple roles being slashed over the past month. The public service has posted several high-profile job cuts, and over 300 media roles disappeared following the TVNZ and Newshub culls. Telecommunications giants like One NZ have also laid off hundreds of workers - and the closure of Sunfed and Kate Sylvester will mean more jobs are on the chopping block. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this won't be the last of it, as unemployment figures will be expected to reach 5 percent. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie Jackson's launched a broadside attack on the Broadcasting Minister, saying she's missing in action. With Newshub's closure announced this week and four shows chopped at TVNZ, Melissa Lee's under pressure to offer a plan for levelling the media playing field against the likes of Facebook and Google. ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says it was interesting that Willie Jackson didn't offer any supplementary comments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese aims to scale up clean energy incentives and advanced manufacturing through a new initiative. The Future Made in Australia scheme promises to boost existing programs and add new ones to boost various industries. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says Albanese is enacting these measures to ease fears about the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a suite of changes will be made to the Residential Tenancies Act. A bill being introduced to Parliament will bring back 90-day no-cause terminations for periodic tenancies, which were removed by Labour last term. Property Investors Federation President Sue Harrison says the return of no-cause rental terminations can mitigate the harm of taking on risky tenants. "We desperately need more rentals in this country, 85 percent are in private hands. And we desperately need to be able to keep that number going- there's no other way of replacing those homes." On the other hand, Luke Somervell from Renters United is concerned these changes will create extra difficulty for renters. "The situation for renters is already about as dire as it gets, and everyone has a right to a decent roof over their head. And I'm really worried that this policy is just going to make renting less secure, less safe and less fair." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's confusion and frustration surrounding the surgical centre sitting empty at Auckland's North Shore Hospital. It was originally set to open this month after several delays, but the date has been pushed back with no opening in sight. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the scope of the project has changed - and has only just passed council consenting. "We're hoping to open it in the next few months, but that's why we're still here with the building that can't quite be used." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Kiwi athlete bound for the upcoming Paris Olympics is pleased to hear about the latest offer from World Athletics. The governing body plans to give gold medallists a cash prize of $84,000. Olympic shot-putter Tom Walsh says this is a good step forward from World Athletics. "It's good to see that World Athletics have come to the party and are paying some prize money for how you perform. It shows you where the time is in the world." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's fresh calls to investigate the use of puberty blockers for Kiwi youth who identify as transgender following research out of the UK. The Ministry of Health has been reviewing puberty blockers since 2022- but there's been no word confirming they plan to follow the UK's lead and block use of the drug for under-18s. Starship paediatric endocrinologist Dr Ben Albert says puberty blockers can serve a purpose in helping younger users- and that banning them isn't the way to go. "It's really important if a young person chooses to use medication like this, they have a really good understanding of what the effects will be, and the uncertainties that exist around those treatments." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's broadcasting spokesman says the Government cannot afford not to help Newshub. Media Minister Melissa Lee is facing growing questions about how she'll support the embattled industry, with Newshub closing in July. Labour's Willie Jackson says turning to New Zealand On Air could be a stop-gap solution. He says the Government could mediate with other parties on supporting the station- and that propping up the business would cost about $35 million. "It has such an iconic history- that you don't just give up. It's about talking with business interest." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The likes of Hamish Kerr, Eliza McCartney and Tom Walsh could pocket $84,000 if they win gold for New Zealand at Paris. World Athletics has made the move to introduce prize money for the Games, beginning with track and field. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns over the safety of Boeing's 787-Dreamliner aircrafts. A long-time company engineer claims sections of plane fuselage are improperly fastened - and could weaken over time. The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. Aviation commentator, Geoffrey Thomas, says neither Airbus or Boeing make the engines, wheels, seats or undercarriages. "All of these items come in from a massive supply chain. So if there's a problem with an Airbus aeroplane, there's a problem with a Boeing plane." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortland Street is now apparently in trouble. TVNZ has just confirmed it is reviewing whether it carries on with Shortland Street. It's still a popular show, but unfortunately it's very expensive to make and very expensive for TVNZ to buy. And given TV audiences are down to about a third of what they were about 15, 25 years ago -it won’t be bringing in the advertising dollars it used to. It's not always obvious, when you're in the middle of a moment in history, just how important that moment is. Sometimes it only occurs to you afterward, when you look back, just how much changed at that moment. New Zealand is in a moment like that. We are eradicating in the next few weeks some of the biggest TV shows that we make in New Zealand- about New Zealand. Newshub, the AM Show, Ryan Bridge’s due-to-be-launched 7 o'clock show, Newshub Nation, Paddy Gower Has Issues, Newshub late, Sunday, Fair Go, the TVNZ midday bulletin, the TVNZ late news and maybe even Shortland Street now- or maybe reducing how much it plays out in a week. And look, that doesn't mean there are no New Zealand-made TV shows left. There's still Seven Sharp, Motorway Patrol, The Casketeers- the list goes on. But the dynamics that are killing those other shows at the moment will, in the end, probably get the rest of them too. And what that means is that we see less and less of ourselves as Kiwis on screen. And that is a loss, because there is consensus that hearing and seeing your culture and your accent and your way of life reflected back to you on screen is affirming. It makes you proud of who you are. So remember this- because this isn’t just another day in the media sector. This isn’t normal, what's happening right now. In this moment of time, we are losing something we will probably never get back to the same extent, which is hours of Kiwi voices and faces on screen every day. And kids being born right now will probably grow up pretty much exclusively watching international content and hardly any New-Zealand made content. I'm not arguing this should be stopped. Frankly, if we want to keep New Zealand on screens, we need shows that New Zealanders want to watch, and that's clearly not happening. I'm just pointing out this is a big thing - and an unusual thing - that is happening right now. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in their UK, the NHS has confirmed they will stop prescribing puberty blockers for under-18s. A review by Dr Hilary Cass claimed there were 'gaps in evidence' around the drugs- and puberty blockers will no longer be given out to minors as a result. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voiced support for these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! It's the final blow for Newshub, as it was officially confirmed the newsroom will shut down for good on July 5th. Could it have been saved? A petition to ensure free school lunches aren't cut has been presented to Parliament, with over 50,000 signing in support. Do we need to streamline the program to keep it going? A new study revealed swapping fish for red meat could save lives and help solve the climate change crisis- could this be popular? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank confirmed they'll hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent. This falls in line with predictions that the OCR update would follow on from February's release. Milford Asset Management Sam Trethewey says some of the market was hoping for a reprieve- and they were left disappointed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent, but warned people about the risk that came with increased rates. Governor Adrian Orr says rates will need to stay high for a sustained period- and warned this could lead to more unemployment and financial stress 'than expected'. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the RBNZ's 'engineered recession' came with risks- and we're seeing the results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Broadcasting Minister says media is a priority for the Government, despite it being absent from the quarterly plan. It's been a dark day for media, with Newshub's closure confirmed for July and TVNZ axing its Sunday show alongside Fair Go, Midday and Tonight. Melissa Lee says she's taking a paper to Cabinet she hopes will help the industry, although she won't give a timeline. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders if a solution can really be found. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban can be enforced by the state. The law was first established in 1864 - preceding Arizona becoming a state - and it makes abortion punishable by two to five years in prison, unless the mother's life is at risk. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this change could turn Arizona into one of the biggest battlegrounds in the upcoming US election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two tech giants claim they've found a way to make AI smarter - and more human-like. OpenAI and Meta have revealed they plan to launch artificial intelligence models capable of reasoning, planning and storing memory. Being AI co-founder David McDonald says this technology opens up new opportunities for various industries. "It has profound impacts on productivity and what people do with their daily lives, there's more opportunities available to people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Media Minister says the Broadcasting Act needs updating to ensure a level playing field. Warner Brothers Discovery has confirmed Newshub will shut July 5. TVNZ has also confirmed plans to cut its Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday shows. Media Minister Melissa Lee says she's written a cabinet paper, but wouldn't give any further details. "There is a Cabinet process, there is a Cabinet paper- there's a process. I'm not going to comment further on it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swapping red meat for herring, sardines and anchovies could save thousands of lives and help tackle the climate crisis, according to new research. According to BMJ Global Health, red meat consumption is linked to an increase in diet-related diseases and replacing it with forage fish could save 750,000 lives in the long run. Kingi restaurant owner and chef Tom Hishon says these fish are a great source of omegas and calcium. "With fish, it's important to remember you kind of don't want to cook it all the way through and take it off the heat- you always let that residual heat come through." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sad day for Newshub staff with closure confirmed, and about 250 jobs lost. Warner Bros. Discovery have told staff there's no planned deal 'at this stage' with third parties. Newshub investigations reporter Michael Morrah says it's tough. "It's a huge loss for the country and for democracy- and of course, it's devastating for us here at Newshub." Newshub's newsroom, website and TV news will go offline on July 5. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mortgage adviser says New Zealanders are feeling the strain of heavy home loan rates. The Reserve Bank's held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent. Adviser Malcolm Knight says a lot of home owners are asking for interest-only periods or loan repayment holidays. "If you can get through this next 12 to 18 month period- just hunker down, get through the tough credit crunch period - the light is at the end of the tunnel. We should see rates coming down next year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you know, truancy has been a topic of some discussion in the last week, especially with Associate Education Minster David Seymour's plans to get kids back into class. I've been puzzling over it, especially since it popped up last week, over why it is that we have this truancy problem and why we have parents on both ends of the parenting spectrum who are as casual as they are about school. Why have we got what I would consider to be delinquent parents, who just don't care if the kid goes to school? And why have we also got parents who you would consider to be caring, given they're taking the kids on a holiday to Fiji- why are they happy for the kids to bunk school for a treat like this? How do we explain these quite different groups of parents both having such a casual attitude? And this morning, I realised what the problem is. Neither of those groups of parents see real value in school. And both of them are right to some extent, aren't they? NCEA is a joke qualification where you can’t really measure anymore where a child sits in their understanding of a subject. You have no idea if your child is 56 percent proficient at maths or 76 percent, and there’s a big difference. Even at younger levels, there are plenty of kids not learning to read and write and do sums at a level they should be for their age. Only slightly more than half the kids at a recent year 10 mock reading assessment passed. Which means nearly half failed, that's massive. So when the parents think it's not a big deal if Johnny misses a week of school, or a couple of days of school - are they wrong? Probably not. Because Johnny's not learning that much anyway. What this means is that forcing the kids back to class is only one half of the solution. The other half is probably more important, which is to make that class time count. Fortunately, this Government has plans to do that. They've already told primary and intermediate schools to make sure there’s an hour of reading, writing and maths every day, they’ve taken the phones out of the classroom, and they've set a target of 80 percent of Year 8 students to be at or above the expected curriculum level for their age in reading, writing and maths. But they’ve just delayed the NCEA changes by two years. To be fair, it sounds like it was out of their hands and the schools weren’t ready to implement it. But that’s at least two years away from being fixed. So absolutely, the Government is 100 percent right to force the kids back to class. But then there has to be value towards those classes- and that’s the harder bit isn’t it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain will scrap its 'golden visa' program geared towards foreigners who make significant investments in real estate. The program rewarded foreign investors who invested at least 500,000 euros in property to live and work in Spain for three years. UK correspondent Enda Brady says these investors were locking locals out of the property market- and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez decided enough was enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and broadcaster Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The Government has unveiled a scheme designed to combat truancy- including publishing weekly attendance data, giving parents health guidance to decide if a child's sick enough to miss school and creating a traffic light scheme to track attendance rates. Will this work? There's a new hospital building attached to North Shore Hospital sitting unused- what's going on with that? In a time of endless wait-lists, is it madness that this is happening? Fake meat-company Sunfed is shutting down- is the plant-based meat craze dying? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's bracing itself for another downpour- but it's not all bad news. Severe rain is expected to hit the country, and farmers across the drought-stricken South Island are hoping this forecast breaks a months-long dry spell. The Country's Jamie Mackay says some farmers have had to truck in water to keep things going. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from the Climate Change Commission warned New Zealand will need to tackle methane emissions to keep up with 2050 climate goals. The report warned that the nation would have to reduce stock rates by 23 percent for dairy, and 12 percent for sheep and beef by the 2050 deadline. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie unpacked the political debate surrounding methane emissions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a good polling day for the Green Party. The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia survey has the Greens up 3.3 points to 14.6 percent. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is down to Chlöe Swarbrick - following on from some rocky months for the Party. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of tomorrow's OCR update, one expert is challenging the Reserve Bank to start cutting rates ASAP. The Official Cash Rate is widely expected to stay at 5.5 percent, but Squirrel CEO David Cunningham believes the RBNZ should ease up. Cunningham says monetary policy changes have a one to two-year lag before they flow through to the wider economy. "What that means is- the Reserve Bank should always be looking a couple of years ahead in terms of what they do today and how they impact the future." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inland Revenue is sending the construction sector a final warning to get on top of business tax obligations. 40,000 businesses with outstanding debt and overdue returns will be sent emails and letters in the coming months. Inland Revenue spokesperson Richard Philp says the current outstanding tax debt sits just shy of a billion dollars. "We'll be writing to most - some we'll try to prompt with a text message, but most of them we'll be writing to. It won't be the first contact we've had with them." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lights are on and the hospital beds are in place, but the new surgical building on the grounds of North Shore Hospital remains unused. The $300 million building was supposed to open its first couple floors last December, then this month. Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists suspects there's issues with staffing and the operational budget. "When there is that level of investment in hospital infrastructure, we want to see it up and running as soon as possible." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Minister for Education says improved public health advice will help define what illnesses can keep kids off school. As part of an attendance action plan, David Seymour has announced weekly attendance reporting and is proposing categorising the worst truancy with a traffic light system. Minister David Seymour says the number of sickness-related absences has doubled in the last five years. "I know we had Covid, but that's largely subsided. The number of people who don't attend for health reasons has stayed roughly the same." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi plant-based meat replacement company Sunfed is shutting down as inventory runs out and investors leave. The company made chicken, beef and bacon alternatives using yellow pea protein. Founder Shama Lee has announced its closure on social media, saying the plant-based bubble's burst. Marketing expert Bodo Lang says products like this fail after not making money, despite being full of promise. "We all have inflated expectations when it comes to these really exciting aspirational products. EVs, plant-based meat- these are exciting products that can help save the planet and people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a bright spot among major cuts at TVNZ. The state broadcaster has confirmed it's axing news and current affairs shows, Midday, Tonight and Fair Go. But it is proposing Fair Go's brand will continue on its digital platforms, with four new roles created. E Tu negotiations specialist, Michael Wood, says it is an improvement on the initial proposal. "I think some of the clear support from New Zealanders around this issue has contributed to that." Meetings are being held tomorrow discussing the future of current affairs show, Sunday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing youth curfew in Alice Springs will be extended for another six days to cover the entire school holiday period, authorities revealed. The curfew bars people under the age of 18 to enter the region's town centre between the hours of 6pm to 6am. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says residents has responded positively to these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Park will play host to Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki final - as the Warriors clash against the Manly Sea Eagles. The Blues claimed hosting rights with their final round win over the Hurricanes Poua and meet the Chiefs Manawa on Saturday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns in South Auckland, as unsupervised dogs roam neighbourhoods and kill scores of cats. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, there's been an uptick in dogs in Auckland and residents are concerned. Conifer Grove Residents' Association chair Kelvin Hieatt says a community group went out most nights between 10pm and 5am, tracking down four identified dogs. "Once the black female dog was caught, the cats stopped being killed- full stop." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you hadn't already realised it, then you will now because the closure of Sunfed Foods should have brought you up to speed - the plant-based food craze is over. I don’t wanna be the one to say- "I told you so", but I did. February 2020, I basically said fake meat is not a thing, it's not going to catch on. And that is when I met the woman from Sunfed, who actually tried to change my mind. Shama Sukul Lee came into the studio with some meat-free bacon, and it was actually delicious. Credit to her, she had a great product. And she had money behind it, she has $10 million worth of investment, which included some pretty high profile backers. But she couldn't turn a profit. And she says it’s because the "plant-based bubble burst". She's right. Look around the world, Nestlé withdrew its vegan ranges from sale in the UK last year, British sausage company Heck reduced its range of meat-free products, and the most famous one, Beyond Meat - which had Bill Gates’ money in there - reported that sales fell by almost a third last year. You know what the problem is, don't you? It's the same problem I think the EVs have got. Consumers en masse will only switch if what you give them is better. Case in point, we’ve switched from linear TV to Netflix because it’s got better content and it’s more convenient, we've switched the landline to the cell phone because you can take it with you- that's more convenient. And we switched from the horse and cart to the motor vehicle because it’s more convenient not having to keep a horse alive. But plant-based food is not better than a steak. And frankly, not enough of us think about the climate deeply enough to do it for moral reasons. There's a lot of this going on at the moment, there's hype about new products that we will switch to for moral reasons, EVs being the most obvious example right now. But look what’s happening to the EV market, there's a massive slump. And why? Because they’re still not better than petrol and diesel vehicles, particularly over longer distances. If there’s one lesson from this, it’s that moral motivation is not enough. The product you give us has got to be better. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN's atomic watchdog has warned the recent drone attack Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant has raised the risk of a 'major nuclear accident'. Russia has claimed Ukraine was behind the attack- a claim Ukraine has denied involvement in. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has outlined the risks of this attack. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Trust in the media throughout New Zealand has plummeted following a steady decline since 2020, according to new research. Is the media being dragged down by biases? What lessons can news organisations learn from this research? The Government has unveiled nine targets across multiple sectors to be met by 2030. Crime, education, unemployment and healthcare are among the issues the Government seeks to tackle. Can they meet these goals? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Climate Commission has recently released their latest targets its fourth emissions budget, covering 2036 to 2040. The Commission has urged the Government to phase out petrol car imports by 2040 and bolster renewable energy and methane-reducing tech on farms. Chair Rod Carr says changes in land use will have to take place as the climate turns around. "Already, dairying in Northland is increasingly challenging because it is getting hotter. There are other parts of New Zealand where it's going to get drier." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Luxon will travel to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines from April 14 - 20. This trip is expected to signal the Government's commitment to deepen New Zealand’s international engagement, particularly in South East Asia. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains what New Zealand can offer these potential international partners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government today unveiled nine goals to be publicly reported on each quarter from mid-year. These include reducing violent crime and youth offending, shortening emergency stays and planned care waits, keeping kids in school and helping them achieve better results and sticking to 2050 climate goals. ZB senior political correspondent says the Government is taking on some extra risks with this scheme. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister is confident the Government can meet all nine of their proposed targets by 2030. These include shortening emergency department stays and waits for planned care, increasing school attendance, reducing violent crime, and having fewer people on the Jobseeker Benefit. Minister Nicola Willis says they've picked nine things that will really make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders. "There's fewer young criminals, violent crime is down, we've got fewer people on a benefit, kids are attending school more, they're achieving more, there's fewer people living in motels and we've got our emissions down, and they'll say- that's a Government that's done its job." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.