America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads.

The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pressure to cut down on wastage.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further.

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America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads.
The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pressure to cut down on wastage.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds 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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing pressure for the US to cut wasteful healthcare spending

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Fifty seven per cent of cops have considered quitting in the last year.

That's according to a new Police Association survey, which asked 6000 officers. 

Key concerns from officers were salaries, as well as resourcing. 

Police say attrition is hovering between 4.5 and 5 percent - but association president Steve Watt told Heather du-Plessis Allan that the result can't be ignored. 

He says the job's risky, weighs heavily on wellbeing - and the result proves the pressure officers are under. 

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Fifty seven per cent of cops have considered quitting in the last year.
That's according to a new Police Association survey, which asked 6000 officers.&nbsp;
Key concerns from officers were salaries, as well as resourcing.&nbsp;
Police say attrition is hovering between 4.5 and 5 percent - but association president Steve Watt told Heather du-Plessis Allan that the result can't be ignored.&nbsp;
He says the job's risky, weighs heavily on wellbeing - and the result proves the pressure officers are under.&nbsp;
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Steve Watt: President of the Police Association discusses survey finding most cops have considered quitting in the past year

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is being dubbed the biggest scandal in modern royal history. 

The King's brother was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office, in the wake of allegations he shared confidential information with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

The ex-prince's properties were searched by UK police, and he has since been released but remains under investigation.

Royal Commentator Juliet Rieden told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Royal Family are in unchartered waters.

She says some believe the abdication was the worst, but that was a love story - adding this situation is very far from that. 

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is being dubbed the biggest scandal in modern royal history.&nbsp;
The King's brother was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office, in the wake of allegations he shared confidential information with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;
The ex-prince's properties were searched by UK police, and he has since been released but remains under investigation.
Royal Commentator Juliet Rieden told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Royal Family are in unchartered waters.
She says some believe the abdication was the worst, but that was a love story - adding this situation is very far from that.&nbsp;
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Juliet Rieden: Royal Commentator discusses arrest of former prince Andrew

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The Local Government Minister says people should have zero-tolerance for poor dog behaviour. 

62-year-old, Mihiata Te Rore, was killed by three dogs on Tuesday, as she visited a home in Kaihu, north of Dargaville.

Local MP Shane Jones says jail terms should be considered for owners of what he labels 'homicidal dogs'.

Minister Simon Watts says there are issues with local and central Government enforcing the 30-year-old Dog Control Act. 

He says he is getting advice next week on changing the act - and wants it done promptly. 

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The Local Government Minister says people should have zero-tolerance for poor dog behaviour.&nbsp;
62-year-old, Mihiata Te Rore, was killed by three dogs on Tuesday, as she visited a home in Kaihu, north of Dargaville.
Local MP Shane Jones says jail terms should be considered for owners of what he labels 'homicidal dogs'.
Minister Simon Watts says there are issues with local and central Government enforcing the 30-year-old Dog Control Act.&nbsp;
He says he is getting advice next week on changing the act - and wants it done promptly.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister calls for zero-tolerance on poorly behaved dogs

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing pressure for the US to cut wasteful healthcare spending

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