The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began today, with three Hamas hostages exchanged for 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were taken back to Israel by security forces after Hamas fighters handed them over to the Red Cross.  

UK correspondent Gail Downey says it's unclear whether the hostages will reveal the conditions of their capture at this stage. 

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The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began today, with three Hamas hostages exchanged for 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were taken back to Israel by security forces after Hamas fighters handed them over to the Red Cross.&nbsp;&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gail Downey says it's unclear whether the hostages will reveal the conditions of their capture at this stage.&nbsp;
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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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Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the Israeli hostages released as part of Gaza ceasefire

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An electricity substation fire in London that closed Heathrow Airport last week is no longer being treated as a criminal matter.

Metropolitan Police have announced there's no evidence to suggest it's suspicious - after briefly bringing in counter-terrorism officers.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the findings of the investigation.

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An electricity substation fire in London that closed Heathrow Airport last week is no longer being treated as a criminal matter.
Metropolitan Police have announced there's no evidence to suggest it's suspicious - after briefly bringing in counter-terrorism officers.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the findings of the investigation.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on London police revealing the Heathrow Airport fire was not a criminal issue

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KMD Brands, parent of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, has posted a $20 million half-year loss despite growing sales year-on-year, a result the company puts down to struggling consumer confidence and wholesale channels.

However, the company believes the momentum is building, with Kathmandu’s sales continuing to improve despite the downturn.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further.

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KMD Brands, parent of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, has posted a $20 million half-year loss despite growing sales year-on-year, a result the company puts down to struggling consumer confidence and wholesale channels.
However, the company believes the momentum is building, with Kathmandu’s sales continuing to improve despite the downturn.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on KMD Brands posting a half-year net loss

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Revenue Minister Simon Watts this month unveiled plans to change the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime to give some foreigners with illiquid investments offshore an additional, possibly more advantageous, way of paying tax.

He said the Government would also consider exempting more Kiwis from the FIF rules, which incentivise domestic investment, but can be an administrative nightmare.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the current concerns - and explained why people are calling on the Government to go further.

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Revenue Minister Simon Watts this month unveiled plans to change the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime to give some foreigners with illiquid investments offshore an additional, possibly more advantageous, way of paying tax.
He said the Government would also consider exempting more Kiwis from the FIF rules, which incentivise domestic investment, but can be an administrative nightmare.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the current concerns - and explained why people are calling on the Government to go further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government looking to change the Foreign Investment Fund regime

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Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the Israeli hostages released as part of Gaza ceasefire

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