Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen.

After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral.

TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time.

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Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen.
After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral.
TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time.
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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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Mei Heron: TVNZ Europe Correspondent from the UK

Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading. 

15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.

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Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading.&nbsp;
15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigations into the meningitis outbreak tears through UK

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Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.

A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government’s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.
A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government’s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the KiwiSaver withdrawal rule changes being driven by farmer lobbying

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The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts.

Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation for the US and Israel bombardment - sending oil prices spiking.

Milford Asset Management expert Michael Luke explained how markets have continued to drop.

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The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts.
Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation for the US and Israel bombardment - sending oil prices spiking.
Milford Asset Management expert Michael Luke explained how markets have continued to drop.
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Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

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Mei Heron: TVNZ Europe Correspondent from the UK

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