Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk.

The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemployment in the developed world over the next year.

 HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says disposable incomes haven't risen - and Australia's in a 'challenging' spot.

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Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk.
The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemployment in the developed world over the next year.
&nbsp;HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says disposable incomes haven't risen - and Australia's in a 'challenging' spot.
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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 whether the 'Australia dream' is fading

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France's Government says it won't be dictated by breakers, thieves and thugs, as it moves to put a stop to mass protests.

Local police are enforcing overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities, following riots and looting across France.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the protestors reportedly have more planned for next weekend, and French President Emmanuel Macron has copped some backlash for leaving the country. 

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France's Government says it won't be dictated by breakers, thieves and thugs, as it moves to put a stop to mass protests.
Local police are enforcing overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities, following riots and looting across France.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the protestors reportedly have more planned for next weekend, and French President Emmanuel Macron has copped some backlash for leaving the country.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on French police enforcing curfews following riots and looting

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National's shot up while Labour's slipped in the latest 1News-Verian poll, but both sides still need Opportunity to form a coalition.

National's up four points to 32 percent, while Labour's fallen one to sit on 27. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay examined the results and weighed in on which outcomes would benefit rural voters.

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National's shot up while Labour's slipped in the latest 1News-Verian poll, but both sides still need Opportunity to form a coalition.
National's up four points to 32 percent, while Labour's fallen one to sit on 27.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay examined the results and weighed in on which outcomes would benefit rural voters.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest poll means for rural New Zealand

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Tonight on The Huddle, Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

There's shock and horror across Australia, after MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle and lost a leg in the incident. What do we think of this, how shocked are we? Do we need to start protecting our MPs more? 

The Opportunity Party is still polling relatively well, and the race between the two main parties is still neck-and-neck. What does this mean for the Opportunity Party - could they actually get in? Are we finally sick of NZ First?

New modelling has indicated a significant percentage of students could fail Erica Stanford's new NCEA replacement. Should we be worried about this, or is this a sign the curriculum needed a shake-up? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
There's shock and horror across Australia, after MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle and lost a leg in the incident. What do we think of this, how shocked are we? Do we need to start protecting our MPs more?&nbsp;
The Opportunity Party is still polling relatively well, and the race between the two main parties is still neck-and-neck. What does this mean for the Opportunity Party - could they actually get in? Are we finally sick of NZ First?
New modelling has indicated a significant percentage of students could fail Erica Stanford's new NCEA replacement. Should we be worried about this, or is this a sign the curriculum needed a shake-up?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Could the Opportunity Party be a serious kingmaker?

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the 'Australia dream' is fading

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