Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues.

Peters criticised former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr in an interview - over his stance on the AUKUS pact.

Carr's called those comments defamatory.

Labour's David Parker says the comments are being used to obfuscate the Government shift on AUKUS.

"Saying 'well, we should look at it' to saying, just a couple of weeks ago, there are powerful reasons for New Zealand to engage practically with AUKUS."

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Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues.
Peters criticised former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr in an interview - over his stance on the AUKUS pact.
Carr's called those comments defamatory.
Labour's David Parker says the comments are being used to obfuscate the Government shift on AUKUS.
"Saying 'well, we should look at it' to saying, just a couple of weeks ago, there are powerful reasons for New Zealand to engage practically with AUKUS."
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David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson says Winston Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation

Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate. 

Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund the Te Huia train service between Hamilton and Auckland. 

NZTA's committed around 12 million dollars from the National Land Transport fund to extend the service until April 2026.

NZTA Chief Executive Nicole Rosie told Heather du Plessis Allan “The service is slightly under its passenger numbers, and punctuality.”

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Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate.  
Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund the Te Huia train service between Hamilton and Auckland.  
NZTA's committed around 12 million dollars from the National Land Transport fund to extend the service until April 2026. 
NZTA Chief Executive Nicole Rosie told Heather du Plessis Allan “The service is slightly under its passenger numbers, and punctuality.” 
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Nicole Rosie: NZTA Chief on Te Huia commuter train funding cut

Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed.

After mice were found on the company's first shipment to Europe for the season, the company worked to salvage what they could.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the extent of the damage. 

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Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed.
After mice were found on the company's first shipment to Europe for the season, the company worked to salvage what they could.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the extent of the damage. 
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri being forced to destroy over one million trays of kiwifruit because of mice

ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms.

This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing down their interest rates, as wholesale rates have trended down.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why these banks are making these moves, despite the RBNZ holding rates steady.

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ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms.
This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing down their interest rates, as wholesale rates have trended down.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why these banks are making these moves, despite the RBNZ holding rates steady.
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David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson says Winston Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation

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