Germany's far-right has secured its first state parliament win since the second World War.

The anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany won a third of the vote in the eastern state of Thuringia - but may not be able to form a Government.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this news has sent shockwaves across the EU.

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Germany's far-right has secured its first state parliament win since the second World War.
The anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany won a third of the vote in the eastern state of Thuringia - but may not be able to form a Government.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this news has sent shockwaves across the EU.
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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 the German far-right winning their first state election since World War II

Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare is raising prices and slowing down construction efforts to repair its financial holes. 

The company has raised its deferred management fee (DMF) and made three senior executives redundant in order to get profits back up.

Ryman Healthcare executive chair Dean Hamilton says people are living longer and staying longer - and they need to restructure to address that.

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Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare is raising prices and slowing down construction efforts to repair its financial holes. 
The company has raised its deferred management fee (DMF) and made three senior executives redundant in order to get profits back up.
Ryman Healthcare executive chair Dean Hamilton says people are living longer and staying longer - and they need to restructure to address that.
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Dean Hamilton: Ryman Healthcare executive chair defends price hikes and job cuts

Markets around the world are pricing in potential cuts to interest rates.

Last Friday saw PCE inflation in the US rise 0.2 percent over the month to be up 2.6 percent on a year ago, bolstering federal rate cut expectations.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains why this has been happening.

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Markets around the world are pricing in potential cuts to interest rates.
Last Friday saw PCE inflation in the US rise 0.2 percent over the month to be up 2.6 percent on a year ago, bolstering federal rate cut expectations.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains why this has been happening.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets pricing in interest rate cuts

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Do we need tighter regulations around 'dynamic pricing'? The UK Government has announced investigation after Oasis tickets went on sale. Do we agree with this move?

The Government's new transport plan cuts funding for speed bumps - do we need to cut corners here?

There's outrage as one Wellington hospital stops offering new mothers toast after they've given birth. How bad does this look?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Do we need tighter regulations around 'dynamic pricing'? The UK Government has announced investigation after Oasis tickets went on sale. Do we agree with this move?
The Government's new transport plan cuts funding for speed bumps - do we need to cut corners here?
There's outrage as one Wellington hospital stops offering new mothers toast after they've given birth. How bad does this look?
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the German far-right winning their first state election since World War II

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