Over in the US, universities are trying to clamp down on student protests as the new academic year starts up.

University leaders are expecting a new wave of protests as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza.

US correspondent Logan Church says security has tightened up at New York universities - with police guarding the campuses.

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Over in the US, universities are trying to clamp down on student protests as the new academic year starts up.
University leaders are expecting a new wave of protests as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza.
US correspondent Logan Church says security has tightened up at New York universities - with police guarding the campuses.
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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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Logan Church: US correspondent on US universities trying to tame Gaza protests as new year starts

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump - and the pair will be looking to meet soon.

After a close race, Trump beat out Harris for the US presidency, and Starmer is hopeful he and Trump can maintain the strong relationship between both regions.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the pair first met in New York in September and seemed to hit it off - but there's still lingering questions concerning the UK's interactions with the Harris campaign.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump - and the pair will be looking to meet soon.
After a close race, Trump beat out Harris for the US presidency, and Starmer is hopeful he and Trump can maintain the strong relationship between both regions.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the pair first met in New York in September and seemed to hit it off - but there's still lingering questions concerning the UK's interactions with the Harris campaign.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer being expected to meet with Donald Trump

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The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency.

Despite the race starting off too close to call, markets picked up after Trump was determined the winner of the election.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what happens next.

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The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency.
Despite the race starting off too close to call, markets picked up after Trump was determined the winner of the election.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what happens next.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the reaction from global markets after Donald Trump won

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Federated Farmers have voiced their disapproval with Westpac over their emissions targets for New Zealand producers.

The bank's new climate targets will require Kiwi farmers to get their climate targets down to 0.75 tons of carbon per ton of milk - while Australian farmers need to get emissions down to 0.85 tons of carbon.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the controversy further.

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Federated Farmers have voiced their disapproval with Westpac over their emissions targets for New Zealand producers.
The bank's new climate targets will require Kiwi farmers to get their climate targets down to 0.75 tons of carbon per ton of milk - while Australian farmers need to get emissions down to 0.85 tons of carbon.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the controversy further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers firing back at Westpac over emissions targets

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Logan Church: US correspondent on US universities trying to tame Gaza protests as new year starts

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