A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data.

Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia.

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A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data.
Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia.
LISTEN ABOVE

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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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the record number of Kiwis leaving New Zealand

Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.

British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.

It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.

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Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year.
British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute.
It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country with London potentially hitting 30C.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will add additional pressure to hospitals.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year

Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.

New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.

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Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market.
New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data

Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.

BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.

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Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services.
BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case.
LISTEN ABOVE

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the record number of Kiwis leaving New Zealand

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