It's hoped a new police station in Auckland's CBD will make people feel safe and make it easier for police to attend crime.

The Federal Street facility will have 51 beat officers and staff, including prosecutors and firearms safety authority personnel.  

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development will help make the city centre safer.

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It's hoped a new police station in Auckland's CBD will make people feel safe and make it easier for police to attend crime.
The Federal Street facility will have 51 beat officers and staff, including prosecutors and firearms safety authority personnel. &nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development will help make the city centre safer.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new police station set to be built on Auckland's Federal Street

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Over in Britain, Storm Bert is lashing the region - bringing snow, wind, flooding and heavy rain.

Homes, schools and businesses were destroyed as a month's worth of rain hit England and Wales.

UK correspondent Kay Oliver says the storm has been responsible for four deaths - including a 75-year-old dog walker.

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Over in Britain, Storm Bert is lashing the region - bringing snow, wind, flooding and heavy rain.
Homes, schools and businesses were destroyed as a month's worth of rain hit England and Wales.
UK correspondent Kay Oliver says the storm has been responsible for four deaths - including a 75-year-old dog walker.
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Storm Bert tearing through Britain

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Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations. 

The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors.

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Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations.&nbsp;
The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Air New Zealand's projected first-half earnings

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Wellington City Council’s 'highest-ever' investment in water infrastructure will see less than 1km of pipes replaced this year, Wellington Water claims.

After a summer of leaks and taps running dry, the Council promised to increase spending on water infrastructure to address the damage.

Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says it's up to Wellington Water to determine where that money goes.

"The decision to do less than a kilometre sits very much operationally in their hands."

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Wellington City Council’s 'highest-ever' investment in water infrastructure will see less than 1km of pipes replaced this year, Wellington Water claims.
After a summer of leaks and taps running dry, the Council promised to increase spending on water infrastructure to address the damage.
Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says it's up to Wellington Water to determine where that money goes.
"The decision to do less than a kilometre sits very much operationally in their hands."
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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on the council funding less than 1km of new pipes

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new police station set to be built on Auckland's Federal Street

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