The Infrastructure Commission's suggesting the Government spends less on roads and tolls Auckland's future additional harbour crossing.

It's 30-year-road-map released today makes 10 recommendations for what should be prioritised over the next decade, with hospital investment topping the list. 

The plan suggests the extra crossing in Auckland, tunnel or bridge, gets a $9 toll.

National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says the infrastructure has be paid for - and solutions need to be found. 

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The Infrastructure Commission's suggesting the Government spends less on roads and tolls Auckland's future additional harbour crossing.
It's 30-year-road-map released today makes 10 recommendations for what should be prioritised over the next decade, with hospital investment topping the list.&nbsp;
The plan suggests the extra crossing in Auckland, tunnel or bridge, gets a $9 toll.
National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers says the infrastructure has be paid for - and solutions need to be found.&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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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the prospect of a Harbour Bridge toll

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Six companies linked to the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, are being wound down, according to new reports.

One company is related to public relations, another to retail, and none appeared to be commercially active.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Ferguson was desperate for money, even emailing Epstein for help while he was in prison. 

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Six companies linked to the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, are being wound down, according to new reports.
One company is related to public relations, another to retail, and none appeared to be commercially active.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Ferguson was desperate for money, even emailing Epstein for help while he was in prison.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down following latest Epstein release

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New data shows wool sales are still up in the South Island.

PGG Wrightson South Island auction manager Dave Burridge said exporter demand remains highly competitive - with the SWI lifting a further 47 cents.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. 

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New data shows wool sales are still up in the South Island.
PGG Wrightson South Island auction manager Dave Burridge said exporter demand remains highly competitive - with the SWI lifting a further 47 cents.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool sales staying up

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Sky TV is seeing the loss of HBO content as a new opportunity. 

Warner Bros Discovery's announced it will launch HBO max mid-year, home to original hit shows like The Pitt which originally featured on Sky's Neon service. 

Sky CEO Sophie Moloney says they need a broader suit of options than what they've been securing through the HBO deal. 

"It means that we can be investing in other content that makes sense for our business with other studios, like Sony and the BBC. So as a team, we're really excited about what the future holds." 

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Sky TV is seeing the loss of HBO content as a new opportunity.&nbsp;
Warner Bros Discovery's announced it will launch HBO max mid-year, home to original hit shows like The Pitt which originally featured on Sky's Neon service.&nbsp;
Sky CEO Sophie Moloney says they need a broader suit of options than what they've been securing through the HBO deal.&nbsp;
"It means that we can be investing in other content that makes sense for our business with other studios, like Sony and the BBC. So as a team, we're really excited about what the future holds."&nbsp;
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Sophie Moloney: Sky CEO on HBO pulling their content from Neon

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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the prospect of a Harbour Bridge toll

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