Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission.

The minister responsible for the commission, David Seymour, says levies will 'almost certainly' need to rise, with Cabinet set to decide the changes in the coming months.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission.
The minister responsible for the commission, David Seymour, says levies will 'almost certainly' need to rise, with Cabinet set to decide the changes in the coming months.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on homeowners needing to pay extra to fund the Natural Hazards Commission

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election. 

Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election.&nbsp;
Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the upcoming court ruling on Marine Le Pen

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It's been a turbulent time for AI-based investments.

The AI capital expenditure-leveraged Korean and Japanese share markets have recovered from last week's drop, but experts say things are still 'volatile'.

Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explained further.

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It's been a turbulent time for AI-based investments.
The AI capital expenditure-leveraged Korean and Japanese share markets have recovered from last week's drop, but experts say things are still 'volatile'.
Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the 'volatile' state of AI-based investments

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The Sleep Store is celebrating 20 years of helping families find the right products for their kids.

The brand has gone from a kitchen table start-up to filling more than 150,000 orders per year.

Co-founder and director Louise Tanguay says it's 'wild' to look back at how much the brand has grown.

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The Sleep Store is celebrating 20 years of helping families find the right products for their kids.
The brand has gone from a kitchen table start-up to filling more than 150,000 orders per year.
Co-founder and director Louise Tanguay says it's 'wild' to look back at how much the brand has grown.
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Louise Tanguay: Sleep Store co-founder and director on the company turning 20

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on homeowners needing to pay extra to fund the Natural Hazards Commission

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