The Government's moves to force tech giants to support New Zealand-produced news have been met with scepticism.

Fair Digital Bargaining Bill has been amended - in a bid to ensure Google and Meta pay to use news content on their platforms.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unlikely Meta will respond well, considering the action they've taken against Australia and Canada.

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The Government's moves to force tech giants to support New Zealand-produced news have been met with scepticism.
Fair Digital Bargaining Bill has been amended - in a bid to ensure Google and Meta pay to use news content on their platforms.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unlikely Meta will respond well, considering the action they've taken against Australia and Canada.
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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: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government advancing an amended version of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections. 

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government releasing files related to Lord Mandelson's appointment

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.

UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.
UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impacts from the Middle East crisis

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.

Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.
Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ Zanda McDonald Award winners

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government advancing an amended version of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

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