The Labour Party has hit out at the Government sending Defence Force troops to the Middle East, saying it has shades of the Iraq invasion.

Six personnel will assist in targeting coalition strikes on Houthi rebels, who have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Parker says they don't believe the country should be embroiled there.

"I think history shows that they've got some very deep-seated conflicts there, they've got warring factions of different religions, they've got long-term civil wars. We don't think New Zealand should be participating in those conflicts."

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The Labour Party has hit out at the Government sending Defence Force troops to the Middle East, saying it has shades of the Iraq invasion.
Six personnel will assist in targeting coalition strikes on Houthi rebels, who have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Parker says they don't believe the country should be embroiled there.
"I think history shows that they've got some very deep-seated conflicts there, they've got warring factions of different religions, they've got long-term civil wars. We don't think New Zealand should be participating in those conflicts."
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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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David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson doesn't believe the Government should get embroiled in Middle East conflict

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

Air New Zealand recently posted a multi-million net loss, and it's prompted David Seymour to urge the Government to sell down shares in the airline. Do we think this is the right move? What's gone wrong here? 

New data from Cotality shows women are lagging behind men when it comes to home ownership. Why do we think this is?

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made the jump across the ditch and has been spotted house-hunting in Sydney. What do we make of this? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
Air New Zealand recently posted a multi-million net loss, and it's prompted David Seymour to urge the Government to sell down shares in the airline. Do we think this is the right move? What's gone wrong here?&nbsp;
New data from Cotality shows women are lagging behind men when it comes to home ownership. Why do we think this is?
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made the jump across the ditch and has been spotted house-hunting in Sydney. What do we make of this?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: What's gone wrong with Air New Zealand?

Sky TV says even though it's had a strong first-half financial year result - the television market remains challenging.

It's reported a $52 million net profit, turning around a $1.7 million loss last period.

Its revenue rose eight percent, to about $414 million.

Sky TV chief executive Sophie Moloney says revenue for traditional TV was softer than expected.

"The TV side does seem to be suffering a bit more than others, so I do think it's incumbent on us to make sure that we're talking about that value and allowing our clients to see the benefits."

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Sky TV says even though it's had a strong first-half financial year result - the television market remains challenging.
It's reported a $52 million net profit, turning around a $1.7 million loss last period.
Its revenue rose eight percent, to about $414 million.
Sky TV chief executive Sophie Moloney says revenue for traditional TV was softer than expected.
"The TV side does seem to be suffering a bit more than others, so I do think it's incumbent on us to make sure that we're talking about that value and allowing our clients to see the benefits."
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Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the 'challenging' market factors impacting their results

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Should first responding volunteers be covered for post-traumatic stress caused by the job?

ACC currently covers the responders for broad physical injury cover - but not for mental health harm.

A petition to change the legislation with more than 36,000 signatures was unsuccessful last year.

Land Search & Rescue chief executive Wendy Wright says most of their workforce are actually volunteers.

"We can provide short-term support for them, but it's for those that have long-term PTSD - and it's that longer-term support that we are unable to provide." 

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Should first responding volunteers be covered for post-traumatic stress caused by the job?
ACC currently covers the responders for broad physical injury cover - but not for mental health harm.
A petition to change the legislation with more than 36,000 signatures was unsuccessful last year.
Land Search &amp; Rescue chief executive Wendy Wright says most of their workforce are actually volunteers.
"We can provide short-term support for them, but it's for those that have long-term PTSD - and it's that longer-term support that we are unable to provide."&nbsp;
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Wendy Wright: Land Search & Rescue chief executive on the growing calls to give first responding volunteers mental health coverage

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David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson doesn't believe the Government should get embroiled in Middle East conflict

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