Halfback Kyle Preston is poised for a test debut off the bench for the All Blacks against South Africa on Saturday at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship.

The Crusader's backing up Finlay Christie, who's been named to start with Cortez Ratima ruled out due to an injury.

All Blacks assistant coach Scotty Hansen says experts confirmed Ratima wasn't fit to play this time round.

"It wasn't an option this week to play him." 

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Halfback Kyle Preston is poised for a test debut off the bench for the All Blacks against South Africa on Saturday at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship.
The Crusader's backing up Finlay Christie, who's been named to start with Cortez Ratima ruled out due to an injury.
All Blacks assistant coach Scotty Hansen says experts confirmed Ratima wasn't fit to play this time round.
"It wasn't an option this week to play him."&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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Scotty Hansen: All Blacks assistant coach on the team named to face off against the Springboks at Eden Park

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One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights.

The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers.

It's already raised fares to help cover costs.

Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread.

"They have a wholly different problem than Jetstar, which is operating trunk services and jets only."

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One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights.
The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers.
It's already raised fares to help cover costs.
Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread.
"They have a wholly different problem than Jetstar, which is operating trunk services and jets only."
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

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All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues.

Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking.

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat.

Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict.

"Kiwis expect their Government to be proactive, Kiwis expect us to deal with the fact that other countries are hoarding their fuel."

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All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues.
Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat.
Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict.
"Kiwis expect their Government to be proactive, Kiwis expect us to deal with the fact that other countries are hoarding their fuel."
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the plans for conserving fuel if the Middle East conflict continues

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MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi isn't saying if she has confidence in Te Pāti Māori's leadership, after her reinstatement.

A High Court this week ruled her expulsion last year was unlawful.

She says she'll maintain separate offices from the Party  for now, and consider the ruling with whanau and iwi.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.

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MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi isn't saying if she has confidence in Te Pāti Māori's leadership, after her reinstatement.
A High Court this week ruled her expulsion last year was unlawful.
She says she'll maintain separate offices from the Party &nbsp;for now, and consider the ruling with whanau and iwi.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi voicing concerns with Te Pāti Māori

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Scotty Hansen: All Blacks assistant coach on the team named to face off against the Springboks at Eden Park

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