Auckland FC boss Nick Becker hopes the crowd for their semi-final first leg against Adelaide United next Saturday is better than last night's elimination final.

11,351 went through the Mt Smart gates and saw Auckland FC keep their season alive on penalties over Melbourne City.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further.

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Auckland FC boss Nick Becker hopes the crowd for their semi-final first leg against Adelaide United next Saturday is better than last night's elimination final.
11,351 went through the Mt Smart gates and saw Auckland FC keep their season alive on penalties over Melbourne City.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained 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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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's weekend victory over Melbourne City

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Ferry Holdings' chair insists buying two new Interislander ferries and improving docks to accommodate them won't blow out costs. 

In a Treasury briefing last September, officials raised concerns building portside infrastructure could exceed the budget.

But chair Chris Mackenzie says that briefing was premature. 

"You've got to remember that this report that was done last September was done before we'd even started detailed negotiations with the ports." 

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Ferry Holdings' chair insists buying two new Interislander ferries and improving docks to accommodate them won't blow out costs.&nbsp;
In a Treasury briefing last September, officials raised concerns building portside infrastructure could exceed the budget.
But chair Chris Mackenzie says that briefing was premature.&nbsp;
"You've got to remember that this report that was done last September was done before we'd even started detailed negotiations with the ports."&nbsp;
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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on Treasury's warning on Cook Strait ferry project

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A warning US ships could encounter mines, missiles and small boat attacks if they try to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump has announced 'Project Freedom' - a plan that will involve 15,000 service members and 100 military aircraft. 

Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies' John Battersby says there are many unknowns.  

"We can't guarantee that they can protect from that kind of attack, and that's going to weigh on commercial operators. Do we run this risk? Have we got enough confidence in the Americans that we're safe?" 

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A warning US ships could encounter mines, missiles and small boat attacks if they try to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump has announced 'Project Freedom' - a plan that will involve 15,000 service members and 100 military aircraft.&nbsp;
Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies' John Battersby says there are many unknowns. &nbsp;
"We can't guarantee that they can protect from that kind of attack, and that's going to weigh on commercial operators. Do we run this risk? Have we got enough confidence in the Americans that we're safe?"&nbsp;
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John Battersby: Massey University Defence and Security expert on Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan for the Strait of Hormuz

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A first of its kind agreement to secure New Zealand fuel.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and other ministers are in Singapore, for the signing of a fuel and food security Memorandum of Understanding.

Singapore will supply us fuel in times of crisis - and New Zealand's will supply food - in a mutually beneficial deal.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the significance of this deal. 

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A first of its kind agreement to secure New Zealand fuel.
Prime Minister Chris Luxon and other ministers are in Singapore, for the signing of a fuel and food security Memorandum of Understanding.
Singapore will supply us fuel in times of crisis - and New Zealand's will supply food - in a mutually beneficial deal.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the significance of this deal.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon signing a new fuel deal with Singapore

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's weekend victory over Melbourne City

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