Alan Hall's lawyer still holds out hope that Arthur Easton's killer will be found.

Hall's received five million dollars and an apology after being wrongfully convicted of Easton's murder in 1986.

He spent just under 18 years in prison.

Nick Chisnall KC told Heather du-Plessis Allan that he has some confidence that Police will conduct a robust investigation, as should have been done in the 1980s.

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Alan Hall's lawyer still holds out hope that Arthur Easton's killer will be found.
Hall's received five million dollars and an apology after being wrongfully convicted of Easton's murder in 1986.
He spent just under 18 years in prison.
Nick Chisnall KC told Heather du-Plessis Allan that he has some confidence that Police will conduct a robust investigation, as should have been done in the 1980s.
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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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Nick Chisnall KC: Alan Hall's lawyer on renewing the investigation after the exoneration of Hall

Labour says its solar policy will benefit renters and rural communities, not just city-dwelling homeowners. 

National and Labour's election policies would both let homeowners pay back low-interest loans for solar through their rates. 

But Labour's plan announced today also lets local lines companies provide loans - repaid back through power bills. 

Leader Chris Hipkins says this plan will provide extra grants for low-income households, funding for community batteries and additional support for the workforce. 

"In terms of getting more solar panels on Kiwi roofs faster, the workforce is going to be one of our biggest constraints there."

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Labour says its solar policy will benefit renters and rural communities, not just city-dwelling homeowners.&nbsp;
National and Labour's election policies would both let homeowners pay back low-interest loans for solar through their rates.&nbsp;
But Labour's plan announced today also lets local lines companies provide loans - repaid back through power bills.&nbsp;
Leader Chris Hipkins says this plan will provide extra grants for low-income households, funding for community batteries and additional support for the workforce.&nbsp;
"In terms of getting more solar panels on Kiwi roofs faster, the workforce is going to be one of our biggest constraints there."
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party unveiling its new SolarSaver package ahead of the election

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent speaks ahead of Trump appearance at NATO summit

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.

At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.

State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.
At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.
State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the impacts of the rain in Kaikōura

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Nick Chisnall KC: Alan Hall's lawyer on renewing the investigation after the exoneration of Hall

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