Top British security officials will face questions over an aborted China spying case brought by its chief prosecutor, which collapsed as it is seeking to rebuild economic ties with the country.

The case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash, who were charged last year under the Official Secrets Act over allegations they spied for China between 2021 and 2023, was dropped last month.

UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further.

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Top British security officials will face questions over an aborted China spying case brought by its chief prosecutor, which collapsed as it is seeking to rebuild economic ties with the country.
The case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash, who were charged last year under the Official Secrets Act over allegations they spied for China between 2021 and 2023, was dropped last month.
UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further.
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Gail Downey: UK correspondent reveals why UK China spying case was dropped

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There's predictions Heinz Wattie's won't be the last to shutter operations this year.

It's proposing closing three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing operations in Hastings - with 350 jobs at risk.

It also plans to phase out sales of products including frozen vegetables, impacting growers.

The Employers and Manufacturers Association's Alan McDonald says others will go.

"We keep hearing rumblings of others getting ready to exit, significant-sized manufacturers as well as smaller ones. De-industrialisation's been happening, prompted by some very high electricity prices." 

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There's predictions Heinz Wattie's won't be the last to shutter operations this year.
It's proposing closing three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing operations in Hastings - with 350 jobs at risk.
It also plans to phase out sales of products including frozen vegetables, impacting growers.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association's Alan McDonald says others will go.
"We keep hearing rumblings of others getting ready to exit, significant-sized manufacturers as well as smaller ones. De-industrialisation's been happening, prompted by some very high electricity prices."&nbsp;
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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Heinz Wattie's shutting down at least three manufacturing facilities

The Public Service Commissioner says giving about 10,000 non-union primary teachers the option to accept pay offers has been a long time coming.

Sir Brian Roche today confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says they can get pay rises of up to 4.7 percent within 12 months.

Roche says in a normal course of events, he'd carry on NZEI bargaining as usual.

"We are still keeping going with them, but I got to the point where I could no longer justify withholding an offer."

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The Public Service Commissioner says giving about 10,000 non-union primary teachers the option to accept pay offers has been a long time coming.
Sir Brian Roche today confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says they can get pay rises of up to 4.7 percent within 12 months.
Roche says in a normal course of events, he'd carry on NZEI bargaining as usual.
"We are still keeping going with them, but I got to the point where I could no longer justify withholding an offer."
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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the Government offering non-union teachers pay rises

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Winston Peters believes the Covid inquiry has been 'deficient' and 'biased'.

The second phase of the inquiry has found some mandates went on too long and the Government failed to communicate well enough with Kiwis.

New Zealand First's Leader says many people perceive the inquiry as one-sided, and the damage is done.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper outlined Peters' concerns.

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Winston Peters believes the Covid inquiry has been 'deficient' and 'biased'.
The second phase of the inquiry has found some mandates went on too long and the Government failed to communicate well enough with Kiwis.
New Zealand First's Leader says many people perceive the inquiry as one-sided, and the damage is done.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper outlined Peters' concerns.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters raising concerns over the Covid inquiry

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Gail Downey: UK correspondent reveals why UK China spying case was dropped

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