Dairy farmers are celebrating as the sector delivers a record year. 

Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report shows farmers produced an unprecedented 21 billion litres of milk in the 2024/2025 season. 

It's also brought the highest ever export earnings worth $27.1 billion. 

Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Ryan Bridge a lot of it comes down to herd testing to ensure Kiwi cows have the best genetics. 

He says as performance and profitability continue to increase, the Government gets more tax revenue. 

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Dairy farmers are celebrating as the sector delivers a record year.&nbsp;
Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation report shows farmers produced an unprecedented 21 billion litres of milk in the 2024/2025 season.&nbsp;
It's also brought the highest ever export earnings worth $27.1 billion.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Ryan Bridge a lot of it comes down to herd testing to ensure Kiwi cows have the best genetics.&nbsp;
He says as performance and profitability continue to increase, the Government gets more tax revenue.&nbsp;
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year

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The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country. 

Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date.  

It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory.  

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her.  

He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost, which she may be capitalising on. 

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The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country.&nbsp;
Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date. &nbsp;
It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory. &nbsp;
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her. &nbsp;
He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost, which she may be capitalising on.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

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Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year.  

Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days. 

Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla. 

Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games.  

Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting the city for the festival.  

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Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. &nbsp;
Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days.&nbsp;
Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla.&nbsp;
Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games. &nbsp;
Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting the city for the festival. &nbsp;
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Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

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The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route.  

Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss. 

It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation.  

Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time. 

He says they have a good relationship with Air New Zealand and isn't expecting any changes.  

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The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route. &nbsp;
Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss.&nbsp;
It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation. &nbsp;
Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time.&nbsp;
He says they have a good relationship with Air New Zealand and isn't expecting any changes. &nbsp;
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John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss

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