New Zealand's energy sector is hoping Prime Minister Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle will lead to potential solutions to the country's energy crisis.

Yesterday's shake-up resulted in Climate Change Minister Simon Watts picking up the energy portfolio from Simeon Brown.

Octopus Energy's Margaret Cooney says more innovation is needed to boost the sector.

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New Zealand's energy sector is hoping Prime Minister Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle will lead to potential solutions to the country's energy crisis.
Yesterday's shake-up resulted in Climate Change Minister Simon Watts picking up the energy portfolio from Simeon Brown.
Octopus Energy's Margaret Cooney says more innovation is needed to boost the sector.
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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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Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy Chief Operating Officer hopes ministerial change will bring solutions to energy crisis

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined his Australian counterpart to call for international co-operation following 'consecutive crises'. 

Carney says Canada and Australia should work together as 'strategic cousins' and team up to boost  sovereign capabilities including in the areas of critical minerals, defence and AI.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Carney called for smaller nations, or 'middle powers' to lead the way in repairing 'what's left of the world order'.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined his Australian counterpart to call for international co-operation following 'consecutive crises'.&nbsp;
Carney says Canada and Australia should work together as 'strategic cousins' and team up to boost &nbsp;sovereign capabilities including in the areas of critical minerals, defence and AI.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Carney called for smaller nations, or 'middle powers' to lead the way in repairing 'what's left of the world order'.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Canadian PM Mark Carney's visit to Australia

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The Black Caps have reaped the rewards of preparation at cricket's T20 World Cup, reaching their second final at the tournament.

That came courtesy of the fastest century in the tournament's history.

Finn Allen's 100 not out off 33 balls resulted after an opening stand of 117 in 9.1 overs with Tim Seifert, who also took 33 deliveries to make 58.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action.

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The Black Caps have reaped the rewards of preparation at cricket's T20 World Cup, reaching their second final at the tournament.
That came courtesy of the fastest century in the tournament's history.
Finn Allen's 100 not out off 33 balls resulted after an opening stand of 117 in 9.1 overs with Tim Seifert, who also took 33 deliveries to make 58.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps advancing to the final of the T20 World Cup

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Concerns have been raised in Gisborne, where rural school bus routes have been altered or cut.

Over 100 Gisborne students could be affected by these changes, and parents are calling for a new solution to be found.

Gisborne farmer Toby Williams says parents in these rural areas won't be able to get their kids to school efficiently anymore. 

"For me, that'd be a hour journey each way to get them there, it ruins the productivity on my farm to try and get my kids to the education they need."

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Concerns have been raised in Gisborne, where rural school bus routes have been altered or cut.
Over 100 Gisborne students could be affected by these changes, and parents are calling for a new solution to be found.
Gisborne farmer Toby Williams says parents in these rural areas won't be able to get their kids to school efficiently anymore.&nbsp;
"For me, that'd be a hour journey each way to get them there, it ruins the productivity on my farm to try and get my kids to the education they need."
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Toby Williams: Gisborne farmer on the controversial changes made to Gisborne school bus routes

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Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy Chief Operating Officer hopes ministerial change will bring solutions to energy crisis

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