According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up.

Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further,

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According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up.
Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains 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 what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

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Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas.

Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event.

The speech lacked new policy - but addressed concern around people leaving the country and the state of our tax system.

 Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voiced disapproval with the speech, and questioned whether Labour would be able to deliver on anything for Kiwi voters.

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Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas.
Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event.
The speech lacked new policy - but addressed concern around people leaving the country and the state of our tax system.
&nbsp;Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voiced disapproval with the speech, and questioned whether Labour would be able to deliver on anything for Kiwi voters.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech

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A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach.

More than 30 Australian women and children have secured passports and are trying to return from a Syrian camp.

Opposition parties argue helping Australians with Islamic State links return home should be a criminal offence.

Correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government's being neutral - and the Opposition will be looking to exploit that.

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A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach.
More than 30 Australian women and children have secured passports and are trying to return from a Syrian camp.
Opposition parties argue helping Australians with Islamic State links return home should be a criminal offence.
Correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government's being neutral - and the Opposition will be looking to exploit that.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Opposition calling for a tougher approach to bar 'ISIS brides' from Australia

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Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time.

The former 'Nix player will sidestep from his role at the club's academy into the seat vacated by Giancarlo Italiano - the fourth time he's become the club's interim coach.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculated about whether Greenacre will take over the role full-time.

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Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time.
The former 'Nix player will sidestep from his role at the club's academy into the seat vacated by Giancarlo Italiano - the fourth time he's become the club's interim coach.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculated about whether Greenacre will take over the role full-time.
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Chris Greenacre filling in as Phoenix coach after Giancarlo Italiano resigns

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

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