New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.

The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.
The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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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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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on social media for teens in the coming days.

A speech from the Prime Minister, which will include a new policy on social media, is planned for next week.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the tech companies aren't happy with this development, but Starmer has confirmed this is going ahead. 

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on social media for teens in the coming days.
A speech from the Prime Minister, which will include a new policy on social media, is planned for next week.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the tech companies aren't happy with this development, but Starmer has confirmed this is going ahead.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government making plans to ban social media for teens

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Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says.

The National Party recently announced it will double the trust’s funding if it’s part of the next Government.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says.
The National Party recently announced it will double the trust’s funding if it’s part of the next Government.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government promising to boost QEII National Trust funding if elected

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Tonight on The Huddle, Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Apple has announced a significant overhaul of Siri, as well as a suite of changes to its trust and safety features designed to keep users safe - will this motivate us to buy new iPhones?

The Government is moving forward with their new LNG facility, and they've scrapped the proposed power levy to fund it. Do we see this working out well for us? Will we be funding this anyway?

Should Rakesh Naidoo have told his bosses earlier about joining up with Labour? What do we make of this? 

New data shows alcohol sales are down - are we part of this decline? 

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Tonight on The Huddle,&nbsp;Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Apple has announced a significant overhaul of Siri, as well as a suite of changes to its trust and safety features designed to keep users safe - will this motivate us to buy new iPhones?
The Government is moving forward with their new LNG facility, and they've scrapped the proposed power levy to fund it. Do we see this working out well for us? Will we be funding this anyway?
Should Rakesh Naidoo have told his bosses earlier about joining up with Labour? What do we make of this?&nbsp;
New data shows alcohol sales are down - are we part of this decline?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Why are alcohol sales down?

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

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