The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining.

Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to +14, and past own activity dropped 13 points to -20.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for the state of the economy. 

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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining.
Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to +14, and past own activity dropped 13 points to -20.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for the state of the economy. 
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey

The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings soon.

Over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions, with 3,000 having died since.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says thousands of people have been waiting for justice for years.

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The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings soon.
Over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions, with 3,000 having died since.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says thousands of people have been waiting for justice for years.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the public inquiry into the infected blood scandal publishing findings soon

Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS.

In a speech delivered to the China Business Summit in Auckland, Xiaolong said China's relationship with New Zealand had reached a critical juncture - and joining AUKUS could impact that.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this stance is in line with earlier comments made by ambassador Xiaolong.

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Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS.
In a speech delivered to the China Business Summit in Auckland, Xiaolong said China's relationship with New Zealand had reached a critical juncture - and joining AUKUS could impact that.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this stance is in line with earlier comments made by ambassador Xiaolong.
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong issuing a warning to the nation about joining AUKUS

There's been questions raised about the purpose of tikanga - and the role it should play in the rule of law.

Senior King’s Counsel Gary Judd has filed a complaint to the Government’s Regulations Review Committee over incoming compulsory tikanga Māori studies for law students.

Judd claims he filed this complaint because up until now, the curriculum for lawyers has been made up of what he described as "proper law subjects", such as criminal law and the law of torts.

Victoria University law lecturer Māmari Stephens says tikanga Māori can be found in a majority of areas, including employment law.

"There are a number of employment law contracts, or agreements, that teach tikanga Māori as values or principles that the employer is expected to uphold - that's actually a result of negotiation."

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There's been questions raised about the purpose of tikanga - and the role it should play in the rule of law.
Senior King’s Counsel Gary Judd has filed a complaint to the Government’s Regulations Review Committee over incoming compulsory tikanga Māori studies for law students.
Judd claims he filed this complaint because up until now, the curriculum for lawyers has been made up of what he described as "proper law subjects", such as criminal law and the law of torts.
Victoria University law lecturer Māmari Stephens says tikanga Māori can be found in a majority of areas, including employment law.
"There are a number of employment law contracts, or agreements, that teach tikanga Māori as values or principles that the employer is expected to uphold - that's actually a result of negotiation."
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey

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