Norway, one of the world's largest exporters of oil, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-powered models.

Out of the 2.8 million private cars registered there, 754,303 are now all-electric - according to new reports from the Norwegian Road Federation.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the country aims to be the first to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025.

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Norway, one of the world's largest exporters of oil, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-powered models.
Out of the 2.8 million private cars registered there, 754,303 are now all-electric - according to new reports from the Norwegian Road Federation.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the country aims to be the first to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025.
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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 electric vehicles in Norway outnumbering petrol cars

New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI.

Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion says many of these businesses cited a lack of understanding and perceived absence of value as the barriers to AI adoption.

Spark Head of Data Matt Bain says the required training to properly use AI has put plenty of companies off. 

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New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI.
Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion says many of these businesses cited a lack of understanding and perceived absence of value as the barriers to AI adoption.
Spark Head of Data Matt Bain says the required training to properly use AI has put plenty of companies off. 
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Matt Bain: Spark Head of Data explains why Kiwi businesses are reluctant to use AI

Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink.

Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy and A2 Milk.

NZ Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander says some shareholders were reluctant ahead of this vote - but plenty were on board.

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Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink.
Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy and A2 Milk.
NZ Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander says some shareholders were reluctant ahead of this vote - but plenty were on board.
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Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Synlait's biggest shareholders rescuing the company

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Are the Commonwealth Games done for good? Glasgow has offered to step in and host a scaled-down version of the games after Victoria pulled out of hosting. Is this a sign of the end? 

Oji Fibre Solutions is set to close its doors the week before Christmas - cutting 75 jobs. Is this a sign the economy's changing?

Amazon is the latest corporate giant to call its staff back to the office for full five-day work weeks again. Is it time we made this a rule for public servants as well?

Why doesn't Prime Minister Chris Luxon want to come on Q&A? ACT has also refused to front up on Morning Report and Te Pati Māori won't talk to NZME - is this the right move?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Are the Commonwealth Games done for good? Glasgow has offered to step in and host a scaled-down version of the games after Victoria pulled out of hosting. Is this a sign of the end? 
Oji Fibre Solutions is set to close its doors the week before Christmas - cutting 75 jobs. Is this a sign the economy's changing?
Amazon is the latest corporate giant to call its staff back to the office for full five-day work weeks again. Is it time we made this a rule for public servants as well?
Why doesn't Prime Minister Chris Luxon want to come on Q&amp;A? ACT has also refused to front up on Morning Report and Te Pati Māori won't talk to NZME - is this the right move?
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on electric vehicles in Norway outnumbering petrol cars

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