Copper prices have surged this year by 25 percent, according to new data.

Copper has a broad level of demand, with plenty of industries relying on this commodity.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains how copper can be a barometer of the human economy.

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Copper prices have surged this year by 25 percent, according to new data.
Copper has a broad level of demand, with plenty of industries relying on this commodity.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains how copper can be a barometer of the human economy.
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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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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on copper prices jumping up 25 percent

Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks.

The call marks the first time the two sides have agreed to negotiate since the EU threatened China with electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is a positive step forward.

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Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks.
The call marks the first time the two sides have agreed to negotiate since the EU threatened China with electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38 percent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is a positive step forward.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU and China gearing up for further talks about EV tariffs

It's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution.

Between a Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out Northland's power and the grounding of an Interislander ferry, concern is growing about a potential disaster.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains where the Government can go from here.

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It's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution.
Between a Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out Northland's power and the grounding of an Interislander ferry, concern is growing about a potential disaster.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains where the Government can go from here.
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the problems impacting New Zealand's infrastructure

Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget.

The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further.

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Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget.
The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on copper prices jumping up 25 percent

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