A four-year contract is a huge step forward for St John.

The Government's announced $258 million in funding, going towards day-to-day costs. 

It'll also help recruit 220 frontline staff, and pay for  200 new ambulances, starting soon.

Chief executive Peter Bradley says they'll soon be fully funded.

"Within two years, we'll have all our operating costs fully covered by the Government for the first time in our history." 

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A four-year contract is a huge step forward for St John.
The Government's announced $258 million in funding, going towards day-to-day costs.&nbsp;
It'll also help recruit 220 frontline staff, and pay for &nbsp;200 new ambulances, starting soon.
Chief executive Peter Bradley says they'll soon be fully funded.
"Within two years, we'll have all our operating costs fully covered by the Government for the first time in our history."&nbsp;
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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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Peter Bradley: St John CEO on the organisation getting a funding boost from the Government

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One industry expert says the downfall of David Jones is the sign of a bigger problem impacting the retail sector. 

The Australian department store has officially gone into voluntary administration, following failed discussions between the 188 year old company and its landlord Scentre Group.

Australian consumer and retail analyst Barry Urquhart says all department stores around the world are struggling - including Saks Fifth Avenue.

"This is not so much an issue of retail competitiveness, advertising and marketing, it's a simple case of undercapitalisation."

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One industry expert says the downfall of David Jones is the sign of a bigger problem impacting the retail sector.&nbsp;
The Australian department store has officially gone into voluntary administration, following failed discussions between the 188 year old company and its landlord Scentre Group.
Australian consumer and retail analyst Barry Urquhart says all department stores around the world are struggling - including Saks Fifth Avenue.
"This is not so much an issue of retail competitiveness, advertising and marketing, it's a simple case of undercapitalisation."
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Barry Urquhart: Australian consumer and retail analyst on David Jones being placed into voluntary administration

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Exclusive Brethren Church global head, Bruce Hales, has been in the country this week, protected by a significant security presence.

Stuff reports residents in Palmerston North's Fitzherbert have seen masked guards in combat gear with dogs, checking vehicles.

Brethren spokesperson Arnie Deck says third party contractors recommended such security.

He says like other faith groups, they're under increased threat.

"We've had an arson attack at one of our gospel halls in Australia, we sadly get quite nasty threats coming over our phone and email lines."

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Exclusive Brethren Church global head, Bruce Hales, has been in the country this week, protected by a significant security presence.
Stuff reports residents in Palmerston North's Fitzherbert have seen masked guards in combat gear with dogs, checking vehicles.
Brethren spokesperson Arnie Deck says third party contractors recommended such security.
He says like other faith groups, they're under increased threat.
"We've had an arson attack at one of our gospel halls in Australia, we sadly get quite nasty threats coming over our phone and email lines."
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Arnie Deck: Brethren Church spokesperson on the increased security around the church's global head visiting the country

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Michael Laws' radio boss claims he's being cyber-bullied in backlash over his denigrating remarks on air about women candidates.

The New Zealand First candidate isn't fronting for his slot on The Platform tomorrow.

Laws has been condemned for insulting Opportunity Party candidates on the show, including a reference to sex.

Platform director, Sean Plunket, says Laws was injured in a fall on Sunday, and reactions to revelations of his comments haven't helped.

Plunket's defended them to Heather du Plessis Allan - and claimed they make sense 'in context'.

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Michael Laws' radio boss claims he's being cyber-bullied in backlash over his denigrating remarks on air about women candidates.
The New Zealand First candidate isn't fronting for his slot on The Platform tomorrow.
Laws has been condemned for insulting Opportunity Party candidates on the show, including a reference to sex.
Platform director, Sean Plunket, says Laws was injured in a fall on Sunday, and reactions to revelations of his comments haven't helped.
Plunket's defended them to Heather du Plessis Allan - and claimed they make sense 'in context'.
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Sean Plunket: broadcaster and host of The Platform on facing backlash over Michael Laws' comments

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Peter Bradley: St John CEO on the organisation getting a funding boost from the Government

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