Newstalk ZB's own Barry Soper spent the day with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and left hoping for more stories.

The former UK leader held a 'long lunch' in Auckland to promote his book Unleashed. 

Barry Soper described Johnson's speech as ' the slow unravel of a mohair jersey' - and wondered what would come of it.

"He dithered his way - I couldn't understand many of the things he was saying because he was dithering so much."

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Newstalk ZB's own Barry Soper spent the day with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and left hoping for more stories.
The former UK leader held a 'long lunch' in Auckland to promote his book Unleashed.&nbsp;
Barry Soper described Johnson's speech as ' the slow unravel of a mohair jersey' - and wondered what would come of it.
"He dithered his way - I couldn't understand many of the things he was saying because he was dithering so much."
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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 his meeting with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe to recoup billions in fraudulent contracts.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there was significant demand for PPE during the pandemic - and an investigation was needed. 

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Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe to recoup billions in fraudulent contracts.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there was significant demand for PPE during the pandemic - and an investigation was needed.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointing a new Covid corruption commissioner

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It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025.

The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports.

Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.

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It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025.
The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports.
Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.
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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025

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The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases.

Minister Brooke van Velden has detailed proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act, which are aimed at giving egregious employers more power in disputes with employees, who have behaved badly themselves.

 NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how these changes could impact businesses and workers alike.

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The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases.
Minister Brooke van Velden has detailed proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act, which are aimed at giving egregious employers more power in disputes with employees, who have behaved badly themselves.
&nbsp;NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how these changes could impact businesses and workers alike.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government reducing the compensation aggrieved employees can get from employers

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on his meeting with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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