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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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned motorists not to panic-buy fuel, claiming that surging demand puts unnecessary pressure on supplies.

Albanese said that the Government was considering longer term measures including extending the life of two oil refineries beyond 2027.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says concerns are mounting, especially for the trucking industry, where fuel is essential - and rural communities are at risk of missing out on needed fuel supply altogether. 

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned motorists not to panic-buy fuel, claiming that surging demand puts unnecessary pressure on supplies.
Albanese said that the Government was considering longer term measures including extending the life of two oil refineries beyond 2027.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says concerns are mounting, especially for the trucking industry, where fuel is essential - and rural communities are at risk of missing out on needed fuel supply altogether.&nbsp;
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the concerns raised over decreasing fuel stocks in Australia

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More rugby clubs around the country are ditching junior fees in a bid to ease financial pressure on families and revive grassroots participation.

What began as a small initiative in 2024 has gathered momentum, with more clubs opting to waive registration costs in 2026.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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More rugby clubs around the country are ditching junior fees in a bid to ease financial pressure on families and revive grassroots participation.
What began as a small initiative in 2024 has gathered momentum, with more clubs opting to waive registration costs in 2026.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on rugby clubs going fees-free for kids

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Police officers dished out one speeding fine for every minute of last year as they cracked down on dangerous driving. 

More than 500,000 fines were issued over 2025, double the number issued six years ago. 

The figures are only fines from officers - not speeding cameras. 

AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says it's unclear exactly what drove this data, but it's likely there was extra pressure on the police.

"Road policing officers were sometimes covering other duties and having to do those kinds of things, spread themselves around. But in the last couple of years, that has changed, there's been a big focus, once again, on being back out on the roads." 

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Police officers dished out one speeding fine for every minute of last year as they cracked down on dangerous driving.&nbsp;
More than 500,000 fines were issued over 2025, double the number issued six years ago.&nbsp;
The figures are only fines from officers - not speeding cameras.&nbsp;
AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says it's unclear exactly what drove this data, but it's likely there was extra pressure on the police.
"Road policing officers were sometimes covering other duties and having to do those kinds of things, spread themselves around. But in the last couple of years, that has changed, there's been a big focus, once again, on being back out on the roads."&nbsp;
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Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson on the increase in speeding fines

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

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