Farmer confidence has risen and bounced back to net positive levels for the first time since 2021.

Following a small dip in the June quarter, the latest Rabobank survey found it had increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.

The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks these results further.

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Farmer confidence has risen and bounced back to net positive levels for the first time since 2021.
Following a small dip in the June quarter, the latest Rabobank survey found it had increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks these results further.
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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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence shooting upward in Rabobank survey

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has avoided jail after admitting to charges of making indecent images of children.

Edwards has been handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years, meaning he won't see jail as long as he doesn't re-offend.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says his career and reputation are in tatters - as it's clear no one will ever hire him again.

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Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has avoided jail after admitting to charges of making indecent images of children.
Edwards has been handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years, meaning he won't see jail as long as he doesn't re-offend.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says his career and reputation are in tatters - as it's clear no one will ever hire him again.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Huw Edwards avoiding prison over indecent images of children

The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy.

Economists predict the economy will have contracted again, as interest rates took their toll on consumer spending.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his picks for the quarter.

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The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy.
Economists predict the economy will have contracted again, as interest rates took their toll on consumer spending.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his picks for the quarter.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist predicts what upcoming GDP result says about economy

The weight-loss industry is on track to bring in billions by 2030 - and one Kiwi company is taking advantage of the craze.

Calocurb was developed with the help of Plant and Food Research and it's selling itself as a natural appetite suppressant.

CEO Sarah Kennedy the company is growing every quarter - and has attracted significant interest in the US.

"The biggest thing for us in the US is not only word of mouth, it's advertising. One company spent a billion dollars, but we're not going to do that - we don't have to." 

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The weight-loss industry is on track to bring in billions by 2030 - and one Kiwi company is taking advantage of the craze.
Calocurb was developed with the help of Plant and Food Research and it's selling itself as a natural appetite suppressant.
CEO Sarah Kennedy the company is growing every quarter - and has attracted significant interest in the US.
"The biggest thing for us in the US is not only word of mouth, it's advertising. One company spent a billion dollars, but we're not going to do that - we don't have to." 
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence shooting upward in Rabobank survey

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