US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to offer to send a hospital boat over to Greenland - an offer Greenland's  prime minister has criticised.

Trump claimed in the post that 'many people' on the island are sick and 'not being taken care of'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump has long coveted Greenland, and it's unusual that Trump would want to send extra medical help to a country with free healthcare.

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US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to offer to send a hospital boat over to Greenland - an offer Greenland's &nbsp;prime minister has criticised.
Trump claimed in the post that 'many people' on the island are sick and 'not being taken care of'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump has long coveted Greenland, and it's unusual that Trump would want to send extra medical help to a country with free healthcare.
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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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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump sending a US hospital boat to Greenland

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Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of sweeping global tariffs - slamming a US Supreme Court decision outlawing them as anti-American. 

The President's now taking advantage of a never-used trade law to enact 15 percent temporary levies, under the guise of a balance of payments deficit.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the market reactions.

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Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of sweeping global tariffs - slamming a US Supreme Court decision outlawing them as anti-American.&nbsp;
The President's now taking advantage of a never-used trade law to enact 15 percent temporary levies, under the guise of a balance of payments deficit.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the market reactions.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market's response to Donald Trump increasing global tariffs

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Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround.

Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenue up 18.3 percent to $118 million, EBIT up 10.7m to $10m, and debt reduced by $32.9m to $48.7m.

Comvita CEO Karl Gradon says he's proud to see the company return to profitability and he's confident the company's been through the worst of it.

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Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround.
Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenue up 18.3 percent to $118 million, EBIT up 10.7m to $10m, and debt reduced by $32.9m to $48.7m.
Comvita CEO Karl Gradon says he's proud to see the company return to profitability and he's confident the company's been through the worst of it.
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Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company returning to profit in half-year result

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay, as more local councillors see bigger pay rises. What do we make of this? 

The Government has proposed giving police more powers to move rough sleepers along. This has generated some backlash, but do we think this change is needed to improve New Zealand's city centres? 

Labour's Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event. Did this make you feel more or less confident in Labour? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay, as more local councillors see bigger pay rises. What do we make of this?&nbsp;
The Government has proposed giving police more powers to move rough sleepers along. This has generated some backlash, but do we think this change is needed to improve New Zealand's city centres?&nbsp;
Labour's Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event. Did this make you feel more or less confident in Labour?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Did Chippy's address give us more or less faith in Labour?

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump sending a US hospital boat to Greenland

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