Homeowners have been able to breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the OCR.

The cash rate was cut by 25 basis points after their August meeting, down to 5.25 percent. 

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains that the RBNZ had to meet expectations to keep the economy in check.

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Homeowners have been able to breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the OCR.
The cash rate was cut by 25 basis points after their August meeting, down to 5.25 percent. 
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains that the RBNZ had to meet expectations to keep the economy in check.
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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 the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS.

A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS.
A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising to reform the NHS

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future.

Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. 

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Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future.
Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. 
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points

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