A new book, The Incidental Feminist, has claimed former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly had two affairs.

Thatcher, who held the role from 1979 to 1990, is remembered as having a stable marriage to her husband Denis - but the book claims Thatcher got involved with a former MP and had an earlier affair at the start of her career.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey weighs up the validity of these claims.

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A new book, The Incidental Feminist,&nbsp;has claimed former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly had two affairs.
Thatcher, who held the role from 1979 to 1990, is remembered as having a stable marriage to her husband Denis - but the book claims Thatcher got involved with a former MP and had an earlier affair at the start of her career.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey weighs up the validity of these claims.
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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 new book claiming Margaret Thatcher had two affairs

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.

It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.

Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem.  

"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.
It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.
Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem. &nbsp;
"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."
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Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

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An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices. 

The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90.

It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-half earnings similar to the $59 million first-half loss.

Irene King says the airline could slash its spending. 

"They really have never addressed the cost side of their business post-Covid - and they really could get stuck in there, their labour costs are astronomical."

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An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices.&nbsp;
The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90.
It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-half earnings similar to the $59 million first-half loss.
Irene King says the airline could slash its spending.&nbsp;
"They really have never addressed the cost side of their business post-Covid - and they really could get stuck in there, their labour costs are astronomical."
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Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

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The Health Minister has raised some concerns after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19’s final report was released.

The report found that New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the previous Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far.

Simeon Brown says the data shows that the previous Government kept New Zealand locked down for far too long and spent too much money, and the nation is still facing the consequences. 

"The reality here is, the Royal Commission has found that the Ministry of Health, and Ashley Bloomfield provided advice that it could have been lifted earlier - and ultimately, Cabinet decided not to. And those are questions that should be put to Chris Hipkins." 

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The Health Minister has raised some concerns after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19’s final report was released.
The report found that New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the previous Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far.
Simeon Brown says the data shows that the previous Government kept New Zealand locked down for far too long and spent too much money, and the nation is still facing the consequences.&nbsp;
"The reality here is, the Royal Commission has found that the Ministry of Health, and Ashley Bloomfield provided advice that it could have been lifted earlier - and ultimately, Cabinet decided not to. And those are questions that should be put to Chris Hipkins."&nbsp;
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings from the Covid-19 response inquiry

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the new book claiming Margaret Thatcher had two affairs

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