Sydney's long-awaited driverless metro train line has been launched, with up to 200,000 commuters being expected to use the service. 

The line runs from Chatswood in Sydney's north to Sydenham in the inner west via tunnels under Sydney Harbour.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the project is expected to draw in more international visitors, offsetting the $20 billion spent on the project.

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Sydney's long-awaited driverless metro train line has been launched, with up to 200,000 commuters being expected to use the service. 
The line runs from Chatswood in Sydney's north to Sydenham in the inner west via tunnels under Sydney Harbour.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the project is expected to draw in more international visitors, offsetting the $20 billion spent on the project.
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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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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the launch of Sydney's new driverless metro train line

Auckland's counting down to hosting a star-studded film production, which kicks off in October.

The Wrecking Crew stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and Temuera Morrison - with filming likely to run at least two months.

Auckland Tataki Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says it's the largest production done here since The Rings of Power series.

He says locals will get a chance to catch filming around the city.

"They will certainly film in the city centre - but also other parts around the region. I think Auckland will actually get to show itself off in a major movie."

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Auckland's counting down to hosting a star-studded film production, which kicks off in October.
The Wrecking Crew stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and Temuera Morrison - with filming likely to run at least two months.
Auckland Tataki Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says it's the largest production done here since The Rings of Power series.
He says locals will get a chance to catch filming around the city.
"They will certainly film in the city centre - but also other parts around the region. I think Auckland will actually get to show itself off in a major movie."
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Nick Hill: Auckland Tataki Unlimited chief executive on Amazon MGM production The Wrecking Crew being filmed in Auckland

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in July, after flatlining in June, for the second month in a row.

Analysts had originally forecasted a slight growth of 0.2 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says drops in the manufacturing and construction sectors contributed to the downturn.

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The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in July, after flatlining in June, for the second month in a row.
Analysts had originally forecasted a slight growth of 0.2 percent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says drops in the manufacturing and construction sectors contributed to the downturn.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy flatlining again in July

As birth-rates decline and the population gets older, investors are grappling with a new set of challenges.

Recent data indicates the proportion of Kiwis over the age of 65 will be expected to double by 2050.

Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie says this demographic shift is expected to have an impact on the healthcare system - and lead to a worker shortage.

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As birth-rates decline and the population gets older, investors are grappling with a new set of challenges.
Recent data indicates the proportion of Kiwis over the age of 65 will be expected to double by 2050.
Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie says this demographic shift is expected to have an impact on the healthcare system - and lead to a worker shortage.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the launch of Sydney's new driverless metro train line

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