Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June.

This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. 

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Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June.
This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. 
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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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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate reaching 4.1 percent

Two missing Britons have been found dead in a burned-out car in Sweden

Investigations are still ongoing, but the case is being treated as a double murder.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says a motive has yet to be found.

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Two missing Britons have been found dead in a burned-out car in Sweden
Investigations are still ongoing, but the case is being treated as a double murder.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says a motive has yet to be found.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the two dead bodies found in a burned out car in Sweden

The AI boom is continuing to hype up investors, as new developments keep occurring.

The rise of AI in art, literature, media and even medicine has experts speculating about future developments.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks the phenomenon - and the long-term implications of the technology.

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The AI boom is continuing to hype up investors, as new developments keep occurring.
The rise of AI in art, literature, media and even medicine has experts speculating about future developments.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks the phenomenon - and the long-term implications of the technology.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the hype around AI

The first liquidators' report on Auckland's SPQR shows it owes creditors $2.24 million.

The Ponsonby eatery was placed into liquidation last Thursday by special resolution of the shareholders and is no longer trading.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this is a sign of the times, as several iconic Auckland eateries have yet to recover from Covid and the economic downturn. 

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The first liquidators' report on Auckland's SPQR shows it owes creditors $2.24 million.
The Ponsonby eatery was placed into liquidation last Thursday by special resolution of the shareholders and is no longer trading.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this is a sign of the times, as several iconic Auckland eateries have yet to recover from Covid and the economic downturn. 
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate reaching 4.1 percent

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