There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran.

Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impacting key fuel sources, which has got economists worried about future prices.

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There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran.
Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impacting key fuel sources, which has got economists worried about future prices.
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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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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

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Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president condemned the UK's response to the Iran conflict.

Reports claim the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says many details of the call are unknown, but it can't have been pleasant for Starmer.

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Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president condemned the UK's response to the Iran conflict.
Reports claim the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says many details of the call are unknown, but it can't have been pleasant for Starmer.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Starmer and Trump speaking for the first time since Trump criticised the UK's Iran response

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There's growing debate about the future of asteroid mining, as technology keeps making new advancements.

These new developments have prompted concerns about how this process can be regulated, as it looks more likely asteroid mining will take off by the end of the decade.

Waikato University Senior Lecturer in Law Anna-Marie Brennan says there's plenty to be mined from asteroids - and it will likely reduce the environmental impacts on Earth.

"But at the same time, a lot of researchers, a lot of lawyers think we do need a monitoring mechanism for this activity."

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There's growing debate about the future of asteroid mining, as technology keeps making new advancements.
These new developments have prompted concerns about how this process can be regulated, as it looks more likely asteroid mining will take off by the end of the decade.
Waikato University Senior Lecturer in Law Anna-Marie Brennan says there's plenty to be mined from asteroids - and it will likely reduce the environmental impacts on Earth.
"But at the same time, a lot of researchers, a lot of lawyers think we do need a monitoring mechanism for this activity."
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Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Lecturer in Law explains ethics of asteroid mining

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

There's bee plenty of speculation over the weekend about Luxon's political future, but after today's round of interviews, it's unlikely he's going anywhere just yet. Do we think National will roll him eventually? 

The Government will be keeping an eye on fuel prices as the conflict in the Middle East continues. There's growing calls for the Government to cut the fuel tax - do we see them going through with this? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
There's bee plenty of speculation over the weekend about Luxon's political future, but after today's round of interviews, it's unlikely he's going anywhere just yet. Do we think National will roll him eventually?&nbsp;
The Government will be keeping an eye on fuel prices as the conflict in the Middle East continues. There's growing calls for the Government to cut the fuel tax - do we see them going through with this?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Will National roll Luxon eventually?

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

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