The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.

More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.

Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.

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The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.
More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.
Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.
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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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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

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Meghan Markle is set to headline a weekend retreat hosted by the Her Best Life podcast in Sydney this April.

The event will be held during a visit to Australia by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, concluding earlier speculation. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the event will take place over three days, and reportedly includes sessions with a psychologist, yoga, and other activities.

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Meghan Markle is set to headline a weekend retreat hosted by the Her Best Life podcast in Sydney this April.
The event will be held during a visit to Australia by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, concluding earlier speculation.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the event will take place over three days, and reportedly includes sessions with a psychologist, yoga, and other activities.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle headlining a $3000 Australian weekend retreat

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A proposed crackdown on companies that give shareholders loans, rather than pay them taxable income, appears dead in the water.

Inland Revenue has been eyeing the whopping $29 billion shareholders currently owe companies, questioning the extent to which companies are issuing shareholders loans, rather than paying them dividends or wages.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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A proposed crackdown on companies that give shareholders loans, rather than pay them taxable income, appears dead in the water.
Inland Revenue has been eyeing the whopping $29 billion shareholders currently owe companies, questioning the extent to which companies are issuing shareholders loans, rather than paying them dividends or wages.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Inland Revenue proposal to tax company loans to shareholders being shut down

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Public Service Commissioner raised a few eyebrows when he confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals. Do we think this was the right move? 

There's growing calls to reform sick leave laws after the recent Covid wave led to more deaths and hospitalisations. Do we think changes are really needed here? 

Do we really need more cash machines? Who still uses cash? Do we think the Reserve Bank was out of line?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Public Service Commissioner raised a few eyebrows when he confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals. Do we think this was the right move?&nbsp;
There's growing calls to reform sick leave laws after the recent Covid wave led to more deaths and hospitalisations. Do we think changes are really needed here?&nbsp;
Do we really need more cash machines? Who still uses cash? Do we think the Reserve Bank was out of line?
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The Huddle: Do we really need more cash machines?

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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

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