Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have hit the ground running in the UK.

The leaders of the Conservative and Labour parties, respectively, are out and about ahead of the July 4 election.

But Newstalk ZB UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it hasn't been a smooth start for the Conservative leader.

He says Sunak had an embarrassing faux par in Wales when he asked locals if they were excited to watch the upcoming football, despite Wales not getting through to the Euro finals.

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have hit the ground running in the UK. 
The leaders of the Conservative and Labour parties, respectively, are out and about ahead of the July 4 election. 
But Newstalk ZB UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it hasn't been a smooth start for the Conservative leader. 
He says Sunak had an embarrassing faux par in Wales when he asked locals if they were excited to watch the upcoming football, despite Wales not getting through to the Euro finals. 
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the campaigning ahead of the July general election

An election analyst says Kamala Harris' nomination is probably a done deal. 

The process will be formally open for challengers, and none of the delegates at the Democratic National Convention are required to vote for her.

Election analyst Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge it's likely any possible contenders would be feeling it's not worth taking on Kamala Harris. 

He says some could privately think she isn't the strongest candidate and personally want the job, but have decided it’s better to choose discretion.

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An election analyst says Kamala Harris' nomination is probably a done deal.  
The process will be formally open for challengers, and none of the delegates at the Democratic National Convention are required to vote for her. 
Election analyst Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge it's likely any possible contenders would be feeling it's not worth taking on Kamala Harris.  
He says some could privately think she isn't the strongest candidate and personally want the job, but have decided it’s better to choose discretion. 
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Henry Olsen: Election Analyst says Kamala Harris is set to secure the Democrats' nomination

Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail. 

Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for years to come. 

Aratere ran aground last month when the autopilot was mistakenly turned on according to a leaked document.      

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says workers are still anxious because of historical technical problems. 

He says there's real safety concerns for the staff manning the deteriorating ships.

Findlay told Ryan Bridge that with the given history, they need to have a very, very clear, well thought out rescue plan. 

He says he’d rather be prepared than the old story of the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.

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Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail.  
Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for years to come.  
Aratere ran aground last month when the autopilot was mistakenly turned on according to a leaked document.       
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says workers are still anxious because of historical technical problems.  
He says there's real safety concerns for the staff manning the deteriorating ships. 
Findlay told Ryan Bridge that with the given history, they need to have a very, very clear, well thought out rescue plan.  
He says he’d rather be prepared than the old story of the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. 
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Carl Findlay: Maritime Union NZ National Secretary on the Interislander ferries being deemed safe to run

Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget.

The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month.

Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge it is underfunded.

She says the money they get is always in catch-up mode, and they need to get into an investment phase.

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Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget. 
The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy. 
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month. 
Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge it is underfunded. 
She says the money they get is always in catch-up mode, and they need to get into an investment phase. 
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the campaigning ahead of the July general election

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