The Prime Minister's defending taking a backup Defence Force plane to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.

Two 575s were deployed to take Chris Luxon to Palau.

The fleet's been plagued with break-downs, and is being replaced as part of the Defence Capability Plan. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a fair case for this, given that New Zealand has a responsibility to make sure the delegation runs smoothly.

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The Prime Minister's defending taking a backup Defence Force plane to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
Two 575s were deployed to take Chris Luxon to Palau.
The fleet's been plagued with break-downs, and is being replaced as part of the Defence Capability Plan.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a fair case for this, given that New Zealand has a responsibility to make sure the delegation runs smoothly.
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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 Chris Luxon defending taking backup Defence Force plane to Pacific Islands Forum

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.

The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.

Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.

"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing." 

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.
The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.
Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.
"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing."&nbsp;
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Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder on the school facing closure after ERO review

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National has been engaged in a barrage of negative ads about Labour in recent weeks, and they're not backing down despite the claims copping backlash.

Some clips describe tax ideas from other parties - like Opportunity’s Land Tax or the Green Party’s capital acquisition tax - as 'Labour's taxes'.

National Party campaign chief Simeon Brown is on the defence - and says there's an issue of credibility impacting Chris Hipkins and Labour. 

"They've done it before, they've got a track record of saying one thing and then bringing in more taxes - and that was at a time when they won the election with a Labour-majority Government."

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National has been engaged in a barrage of negative ads about Labour in recent weeks, and they're not backing down despite the claims copping backlash.
Some clips describe tax ideas from other parties - like Opportunity’s Land Tax or the Green Party’s capital acquisition tax - as 'Labour's taxes'.
National Party campaign chief Simeon Brown is on the defence - and says there's an issue of credibility impacting Chris Hipkins and Labour.&nbsp;
"They've done it before, they've got a track record of saying one thing and then bringing in more taxes - and that was at a time when they won the election with a Labour-majority Government."
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Simeon Brown: National Party campaign chief on the party's negative ads about the opposition

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Over in Australia, a future Coalition Government could slash the tobacco excise by 80 percent, and legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor made this pledge, and explained the resulting price reduction would stop the black market from growing further.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says less people are buying legal tobacco than ever in Australia, but advocates have raised concerns about the impact of this move.

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Over in Australia, a future Coalition Government could slash the tobacco excise by 80 percent, and legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor made this pledge, and explained the resulting price reduction would stop the black market from growing further.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says less people are buying legal tobacco than ever in Australia, but advocates have raised concerns about the impact of this move.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Coalition revealing plans to slash tobacco tax if elected

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon defending taking backup Defence Force plane to Pacific Islands Forum

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