Okava has been investigating the use of GLP-1 receptors in cats and found it has similar effects to weight-loss drugs on humans.

The San Francisco-based company is hoping to develop a long-acting implant as opposed to regular injections.

But, Healthy Pets New Zealand trustee and vet Dr Cath Watson says weight loss drugs should not be the first option for pets. 

Watson told Andrew Dickens that pet obesity levels are "pretty bad and getting worse".

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Okava has been investigating the use of GLP-1 receptors in cats and found it has similar effects to weight-loss drugs on humans.
The San Francisco-based company is hoping to develop a long-acting implant as opposed to regular injections.
But, Healthy Pets New Zealand trustee and vet Dr Cath Watson says weight loss drugs should not be the first option for pets.&nbsp;
Watson told Andrew Dickens that pet obesity levels are "pretty bad and getting worse".
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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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Dr Cath Watson: Should you give your pets Ozempic?

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A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach.

More than 30 Australian women and children have secured passports and are trying to return from a Syrian camp.

Opposition parties argue helping Australians with Islamic State links return home should be a criminal offence.

Correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government's being neutral - and the Opposition will be looking to exploit that.

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A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach.
More than 30 Australian women and children have secured passports and are trying to return from a Syrian camp.
Opposition parties argue helping Australians with Islamic State links return home should be a criminal offence.
Correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government's being neutral - and the Opposition will be looking to exploit that.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Opposition calling for a tougher approach to bar 'ISIS brides' from Australia

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Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time.

The former 'Nix player will sidestep from his role at the club's academy into the seat vacated by Giancarlo Italiano - the fourth time he's become the club's interim coach.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculated about whether Greenacre will take over the role full-time.

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Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time.
The former 'Nix player will sidestep from his role at the club's academy into the seat vacated by Giancarlo Italiano - the fourth time he's become the club's interim coach.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculated about whether Greenacre will take over the role full-time.
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Chris Greenacre filling in as Phoenix coach after Giancarlo Italiano resigns

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Chris Hipkins says he doesn't want to make promises he'll have to change - announcing no new policy in Labour's State of the Nation address today. 

He says policies can wait until after the Budget, and he explained that he's made Labour's political priorities clear to the voters.

Hipkins explained they party's not going to be making big sweeping promises ahead of the election this time round.

"We're going to be promising things that we know we can deliver on, that are actually going to make a difference - but are actually going to solve the problems we've got as a country." 

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Chris Hipkins says he doesn't want to make promises he'll have to change - announcing no new policy in Labour's State of the Nation address today.&nbsp;
He says policies can wait until after the Budget, and he explained that he's made Labour's political priorities clear to the voters.
Hipkins explained they party's not going to be making big sweeping promises ahead of the election this time round.
"We're going to be promising things that we know we can deliver on, that are actually going to make a difference - but are actually going to solve the problems we've got as a country."&nbsp;
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader reveals what his party can offer to voters in State of the Nation address

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Dr Cath Watson: Should you give your pets Ozempic?

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