A probe of aviation competition could bring New Zealanders better prices. 

Consumer NZ has asked the Government to direct the Commerce Commission to investigate aviation in its next market study. 

It says Air New Zealand has a virtual monopoly on many domestic routes - and it's affecting regional airfares. 

Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says a probe would reveal why prices are so high, and how to change things.

"It allows for a reasoned and evidence-based debate on what the next best options are, and then you can hand it back to the Government and say - alright, you know what you could do to fix things. It's up to you whether you do it or not."

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A probe of aviation competition could bring New Zealanders better prices.&nbsp;
Consumer NZ has asked the Government to direct the Commerce Commission to investigate aviation in its next market study.&nbsp;
It says Air New Zealand has a virtual monopoly on many domestic routes - and it's affecting regional airfares.&nbsp;
Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says a probe would reveal why prices are so high, and how to change things.
"It allows for a reasoned and evidence-based debate on what the next best options are, and then you can hand it back to the Government and say - alright, you know what you could do to fix things. It's up to you whether you do it or not."
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Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO urges the Government to investigate aviation sector competition

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Belgium have banished the United States from their home Football World Cup after a crushing 4-1 win in round-of-16 action in Seattle.

The eighth ranked side in the world were in command from the outset, taking the lead in the ninth minute.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further.

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Belgium have banished the United States from their home Football World Cup after a crushing 4-1 win in round-of-16 action in Seattle.
The eighth ranked side in the world were in command from the outset, taking the lead in the ninth minute.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Belgium beating out the United States in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend just one day in Auckland as he tours the South Pacific, but one planned event has sparked controversy.

A Kia Ora Modi event is planned for that night at Spark Arena, organised by the Indian High Commission - with 12,000 people expected to attend.

Massey University professor and researcher Mohan Dutta has raised concerns that the rally will be a 'Hindu nationalist event' and some key dog-whistles have been identified.

"It is, I would say, a mix of some ceremonial components - and then particular kinds of messaging around the arrival of India on the global stage as a Hindu nation that specifically speaks to this audience base."

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend just one day in Auckland as he tours the South Pacific, but one planned event has sparked controversy.
A Kia Ora Modi event is planned for that night at Spark Arena, organised by the Indian High Commission - with 12,000 people expected to attend.
Massey University professor and researcher Mohan Dutta has raised concerns that the rally will be a 'Hindu nationalist event' and some key dog-whistles have been identified.
"It is, I would say, a mix of some ceremonial components - and then particular kinds of messaging around the arrival of India on the global stage as a Hindu nation that specifically speaks to this audience base."
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Mohan Dutta: Massey University professor and Hindutva researcher speaks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit

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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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Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO urges the Government to investigate aviation sector competition

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