The Prime Minister has confirmed a Waikato medical school's coming, with construction beginning this year.

The Government's putting $83 million towards the $230-million-dollar project, with the rest coming from Waikato University and philanthropic investors.

It'll offer a graduate-entry programme, focused on primary care and rural health.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the ACT Party quickly released a statement taking credit for driving down the price of the project.

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The Prime Minister has confirmed a Waikato medical school's coming, with construction beginning this year.
The Government's putting $83 million towards the $230-million-dollar project, with the rest coming from Waikato University and philanthropic investors.
It'll offer a graduate-entry programme, focused on primary care and rural health.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the ACT Party quickly released a statement taking credit for driving down the price of the project.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government putting $83 million towards new Waikato medical school

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A quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France - calling for better learning conditions in protests that descended into clashes with security forces.

Rights groups, unions, students and teachers have voiced disapproval with staffing levels, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says thousands of schools have been barricaded and police have had clashes with protestors amid the ongoing demonstrations. 

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A quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France - calling for better learning conditions in protests that descended into clashes with security forces.
Rights groups, unions, students and teachers have voiced disapproval with staffing levels, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says thousands of schools have been barricaded and police have had clashes with protestors amid the ongoing demonstrations.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the state of the school protests taking place across France

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The 2026 election campaign is a big topic for Kiwis, but it's not the only political topic impacting the economy.

France and the US are facing their own mid-terms and the results are likely to have wide-reaching economic implications.

Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further.

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The 2026 election campaign is a big topic for Kiwis, but it's not the only political topic impacting the economy.
France and the US are facing their own mid-terms and the results are likely to have wide-reaching economic implications.
Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further.
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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'political risks' impacting financial markets

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Labour has suggested that if elected, everyone in the public service would be paid the living wage of $29.90 an hour - $6 more than the current minimum wage.

Economists have raised concerns with this proposal and claimed this could likely lead to inflation going up.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Labour has suggested that if elected, everyone in the public service would be paid the living wage of $29.90 an hour - $6 more than the current minimum wage.
Economists have raised concerns with this proposal and claimed this could likely lead to inflation going up.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on how Labour's plans for the public sector could impact the economy

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government putting $83 million towards new Waikato medical school

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