It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.

New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action. 

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It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.
New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.
The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron has ordered an 'unprecedented' naval deployment in the Middle East to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

France will deploy eight frigates, along with two amphibious helicopter carriers and the country’s flagship Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this comes as the UK has appeared to have paused sending a warship to Cyprus.

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron has ordered an 'unprecedented' naval deployment in the Middle East to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
France will deploy eight frigates, along with two amphibious helicopter carriers and the country’s flagship Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this comes as the UK has appeared to have paused sending a warship to Cyprus.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on France sending a naval deployment to the Middle East

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There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts.

One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about the increase - following a sharp drop in 2023. 

iFindProperty founder Maree Tassell says there's a lot of deception that comes with flipping properties, and vendors often don't find out until it's too late.

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There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts.
One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about the increase - following a sharp drop in 2023.&nbsp;
iFindProperty founder Maree Tassell says there's a lot of deception that comes with flipping properties, and vendors often don't find out until it's too late.
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Maree Tassell: iFindProperty founder on the growing calls to regulate property flippers

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Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and former Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 were released today, concerning lockdowns and vaccine mandates. What did we think of this? What can we learn? 

Wellington mayors and social leaders wrote an open letter opposing  the Government’s proposed move-on orders targeting rough sleepers and beggars. What do we make of this? Do we think they have a point? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and former Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 were released today, concerning lockdowns and vaccine mandates. What did we think of this? What can we learn?&nbsp;
Wellington mayors and social leaders wrote an open letter opposing &nbsp;the Government’s proposed move-on orders targeting rough sleepers and beggars. What do we make of this? Do we think they have a point?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: What can we learn from the Covid inquiry?

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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