A Texas biotech firm is forging ahead with plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from extinction. 

The Colossal Bioscience team is working on the project alongside Ngai Tahu researchers. 

Chief executive Ben Lamm told Ryan Bridge that they'll use ancient DNA and gene editing to bring back the giant bird — the same way they've recreated dire wolves and mammoths.

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A Texas biotech firm is forging ahead with plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from extinction.&nbsp;
The Colossal Bioscience team is working on the project alongside Ngai Tahu researchers.&nbsp;
Chief executive Ben Lamm told Ryan Bridge that they'll use ancient DNA and gene editing to bring back the giant bird — the same way they've recreated dire wolves and mammoths.
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Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction

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The All Blacks are back in action this weekend for their second clash against the Springboks. 

They're aiming to keep their momentum rolling after a clean sweep of the tour so far and a decisive victory in their first test against the South African side.  

Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby Elliott Smith joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes to the team, and how he thinks things will play out this time around. 

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The All Blacks are back in action this weekend for their second clash against the Springboks.&nbsp;
They're aiming to keep their momentum rolling after a clean sweep of the tour so far and a decisive victory in their first test against the South African side. &nbsp;
Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby Elliott Smith joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes to the team, and how he thinks things will play out this time around.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby reporter on the second test against the Springboks

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Crypto investors are hoping a new policy will stop punishing them in the long term. 

ACT's campaigning on modernising regulations, including allowing tax-free profits on crypto held for more than a year, and a 12 month brightline test. 

Party Leader David Seymour believes our tax system currently treats crypto coins as an asset. 

Swyftx New Zealand Country Manager Paul Quickenden told Ryan Bridge every time you buy or sell, there's effectively a capital gains tax. 

He says there's a lot of work for a very small amount of tax. 

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Crypto investors are hoping a new policy will stop punishing them in the long term.&nbsp;
ACT's campaigning on modernising regulations, including allowing tax-free profits on crypto held for more than a year, and a 12 month brightline test.&nbsp;
Party Leader David Seymour believes our tax system currently treats crypto coins as an asset.&nbsp;
Swyftx New Zealand Country Manager Paul Quickenden told Ryan Bridge every time you buy or sell, there's effectively a capital gains tax.&nbsp;
He says there's a lot of work for a very small amount of tax.&nbsp;
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Paul Quickenden: Swyftx New Zealand Country Manager on ACT's plan for tax-free profits on crypto

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Freight drivers are warning against pushing back roading projects. 

Labour's promised no hikes to the fuel excise over the next three years, if elected.  

Instead it'll consider pushing back National Land Transport Fund projects to make up for the reduced income. 

Transporting NZ Chief Executive Dom Kalasih told Ryan Bridge this would be a mistake as a reliable road network is extremely important for productivity. 

He says any holding off on roading investment is false economy – it's short term gain for long term pain. 

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Freight drivers are warning against pushing back roading projects.&nbsp;
Labour's promised no hikes to the fuel excise over the next three years, if elected. &nbsp;
Instead it'll consider pushing back National Land Transport Fund projects to make up for the reduced income.&nbsp;
Transporting NZ Chief Executive Dom Kalasih told Ryan Bridge this would be a mistake as a reliable road network is extremely important for productivity.&nbsp;
He says any holding off on roading investment is false economy – it's short term gain for long term pain.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on Labour ruling out increasing fuel taxes for three years if elected

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Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction

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