Protesters gathered outside Wellington's High Court today, as a lawyers' group challenges the Government's climate moves. 

Lawyers for Climate Action alleges the Government's emissions reduction plan doesn't add up - and wants the Court to order it back to the drawing board. 

Executive director Jessica Palairet says this is the first case of its kind in New Zealand. 

"These kinds of challenges have actually happened all around the world. So in the UK, the Government was challenged two times on its plan and had to go back two times and do a better job." 

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Protesters gathered outside Wellington's High Court today, as a lawyers' group challenges the Government's climate moves.&nbsp;
Lawyers for Climate Action alleges the Government's emissions reduction plan doesn't add up - and wants the Court to order it back to the drawing board.&nbsp;
Executive director Jessica Palairet says this is the first case of its kind in New Zealand.&nbsp;
"These kinds of challenges have actually happened all around the world. So in the UK, the Government was challenged two times on its plan and had to go back two times and do a better job."&nbsp;
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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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Jessica Palairet: Lawyers for Climate Action NZ executive director on the backlash to the Govt's emissions reduction plan

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A return towards decentralisation is being painted as Health New Zealand's next chapter.

The Government's reverting to giving hospitals more control - letting them decide staffing, budgets, and service delivery from July.

It's adamant it's not a return to District Health Boards, with planning still done nationally.

Acting chief executive Andrew Brant says Health NZ's finances are looking good and it's delivering more, but this ensures improvement continues.

He explained the key change is bringing the operating model much more into the frontline - and communities into decisions.

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A return towards decentralisation is being painted as Health New Zealand's next chapter.
The Government's reverting to giving hospitals more control - letting them decide staffing, budgets, and service delivery from July.
It's adamant it's not a return to District Health Boards, with planning still done nationally.
Acting chief executive Andrew Brant says Health NZ's finances are looking good and it's delivering more, but this ensures improvement continues.
He explained the key change is bringing the operating model much more into the frontline - and communities into decisions.
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Andrew Brant: Health NZ acting chief executive on the planned move towards decentralisation

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Chris Hipkins says he won't discuss family matters publicly - verging on tears at a press conference this afternoon. 

On Sunday, his ex-wife Jade Paul posted allegations on social media, none relating to unlawful conduct.

The Labour leader denies them and says he hasn't spoken to Paul, who is overseas.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's clear Paul felt like she needed to speak out as Hipkins makes more campaign promises ahead of the election.

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Chris Hipkins says he won't discuss family matters publicly - verging on tears at a press conference this afternoon.&nbsp;
On Sunday, his ex-wife Jade Paul posted allegations on social media, none relating to unlawful conduct.
The Labour leader denies them and says he hasn't spoken to Paul, who is overseas.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's clear Paul felt like she needed to speak out as Hipkins makes more campaign promises ahead of the election.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins defending allegations made by ex-wife

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The Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent.

This is the second month the RBA has lifted rates, with the bank hiking up to 3.85 percent in February.

Australian correspondet Murray Olds says the vote to increase rates was divided, but there's concerns about inflation brought on by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. 

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The Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent.
This is the second month the RBA has lifted rates, with the bank hiking up to 3.85 percent in February.
Australian correspondet Murray Olds says the vote to increase rates was divided, but there's concerns about inflation brought on by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.&nbsp;
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA hiking the OCR up again amid inflation concerns

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Jessica Palairet: Lawyers for Climate Action NZ executive director on the backlash to the Govt's emissions reduction plan

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