What could have been a win for the Democrats has become a bit of a storm in a teacup. 

The Trump campaign received a huge amount of backlash after a comedian suggested that Puerto Rico is a floating island of garbage.  

Joe Biden responded to the comments on a Zoom, saying that Puerto Ricans are good, decent, honourable people, and the only garbage he sees floating out there are Trump’s supporters. 

US correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge the White House says Biden was calling the racist language garbage, not Trump supporters. 

However, he says that even Kamala Harris has distanced herself from the comments, saying she disagrees with any criticism of people based on who they vote for.  

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What could have been a win for the Democrats has become a bit of a storm in a teacup.&nbsp;
The Trump campaign received a huge amount of backlash after a comedian suggested that Puerto Rico is a floating island of garbage. &nbsp;
Joe Biden responded to the comments on a Zoom, saying that Puerto Ricans are good, decent, honourable people, and the only garbage he sees floating out there are Trump’s supporters.&nbsp;
US correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge the White House says Biden was calling the racist language garbage, not Trump supporters.&nbsp;
However, he says that even Kamala Harris has distanced herself from the comments, saying she disagrees with any criticism of people based on who they vote for. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's response to the comments on Puerto Rico

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Another season of sport, another season of sideline abuse. 

Police are investigating a serious assault made on a female football coach in September. 

The Ellerslie FC volunteer was attacked by a male supporter of the opposing team following an under-10s game.  

Northern Region Football CEO Laura Menzies told Ryan Bridge a sideline attack is an absolute extreme. 

She said in most cases this type of behaviour is perpetrated by those on the sideline, and while it’s not always the parents, they can take action against them if they behave inappropriately.  

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Another season of sport, another season of sideline abuse.&nbsp;
Police are investigating a serious assault made on a female football coach in September.&nbsp;
The Ellerslie FC volunteer was attacked by a male supporter of the opposing team following an under-10s game. &nbsp;
Northern Region Football CEO Laura Menzies told Ryan Bridge a sideline attack is an absolute extreme.&nbsp;
She said in most cases this type of behaviour is perpetrated by those on the sideline, and while it’s not always the parents, they can take action against them if they behave inappropriately. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Laura Menzies: Northern Region Football CEO on the investigation into the assault of a coach

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The latest estimate from the Social Development Ministry shows the average time people spend on a main benefit is around 13 years and four months.  

For people under the age of 25, that figure jumps to more than 20 years. 

Time spent on main benefits is 26% higher than in 2016, following a sustained period of increases under Labour.  

Labour's Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni told Ryan Bridge any government needs to focus on risk factors that lead to people going on welfare. 

She says that Minister Louise Upston continues to make out that it's going on the benefit itself that is problematic and should be punished, but the reality is that there are other factors involved.  

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The latest estimate from the Social Development Ministry shows the average time people spend on a main benefit is around 13 years and four months. &nbsp;
For people under the age of 25, that figure jumps to more than 20 years.&nbsp;
Time spent on main benefits is 26% higher than in 2016, following a sustained period of increases under Labour. &nbsp;
Labour's Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni told Ryan Bridge any government needs to focus on risk factors that lead to people going on welfare.&nbsp;
She says that Minister Louise Upston continues to make out that it's going on the benefit itself that is problematic and should be punished, but the reality is that there are other factors involved. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Carmel Sepuloni: Labour's Social Development Spokesperson on the length of time people are on the benefit

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A sustainable method of producing jet-fuel could be on the horizon for New Zealand air carriers.  

A study commissioned by Air New Zealand found it's possible to create jet fuel out of forestry industry waste like sawdust, slash, and offcuts.  

Through chemical processes, the waste is turned into ethanol and then kerosene.  

Air New Zealand's Kiri Hannifin told Ryan Bridge that it’s a global phenomenon moving at great pace. 

She said that at the moment there’s about 30 manufacturers in the world, and they’ll need around 5000 to 7000 by 2050 to ensure sufficient supply.  

Hannifin says it’s taken a while to get off the ground since the process is so technical, but it will start to move pretty quickly from here. 

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A sustainable method of producing jet-fuel could be on the horizon for New Zealand air carriers. &nbsp;
A study commissioned by Air New Zealand found it's possible to create jet fuel out of forestry industry waste like sawdust, slash, and offcuts. &nbsp;
Through chemical processes, the waste is turned into ethanol and then kerosene. &nbsp;
Air New Zealand's Kiri Hannifin told Ryan Bridge that it’s a global phenomenon moving at great pace.&nbsp;
She said that at the moment there’s about 30 manufacturers in the world, and they’ll need around 5000 to 7000 by 2050 to ensure sufficient supply. &nbsp;
Hannifin says it’s taken a while to get off the ground since the process is so technical, but it will start to move pretty quickly from here.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Kiri Hannifin: Air NZ Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer on the move to turn forestry waste into jet fuel

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's response to the comments on Puerto Rico

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