Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced $11.5 million will go towards those responding to Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Prime Minister delivered his post-Cabinet press conference over live-stream, as all domestic flights were grounded due to extreme weather.

ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says that this package will be reallocated from underspent Covid-19 relief funding.

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced $11.5 million will go towards those responding to Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Prime Minister delivered his post-Cabinet press conference over live-stream, as all domestic flights were grounded due to extreme weather.
ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says that this package will be reallocated from underspent Covid-19 relief funding.
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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: senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins announcing $11.5 million in support for cyclone affected regions

Rishi Sunak says UK military spending would rise to 2.5 percent of national income by 2030 in response to global threats.

Sunak has also committed to giving the Ukraine £3 billion a year for as long as the current war goes on.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why Sunak is committed to keeping the UK on a  "war footing".

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Rishi Sunak says UK military spending would rise to 2.5 percent of national income by 2030 in response to global threats.
Sunak has also committed to giving the Ukraine £3 billion a year for as long as the current war goes on.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why Sunak is committed to keeping the UK on a  "war footing".
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak promising to increase UK military spending

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds have been unexpectedly stripped of their portfolios today - what do we think of this? Is this good leadership from Luxon?

Elon Musk has been clashing with the Australian Government over the Sydney church stabbing videos appearing on X. Can a Government tell a company what content it can display online? Why is Elon doubling down?

People are protesting Auckland Council's removal of rubbish bins by leaving their dog poo bags at the park. Should the council just put the bins back?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds have been unexpectedly stripped of their portfolios today - what do we think of this? Is this good leadership from Luxon?
Elon Musk has been clashing with the Australian Government over the Sydney church stabbing videos appearing on X. Can a Government tell a company what content it can display online? Why is Elon doubling down?
People are protesting Auckland Council's removal of rubbish bins by leaving their dog poo bags at the park. Should the council just put the bins back?
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The Huddle: Is Luxon displaying good leadership with today's reshuffle?

As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service.

The company's shares have dropped by nine percent, and speculation indicates the company could introduce ads to the service.

Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains further.

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As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service.
The company's shares have dropped by nine percent, and speculation indicates the company could introduce ads to the service.
Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins announcing $11.5 million in support for cyclone affected regions

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