Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles.

Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery. 

Political Commentator, Shane Te Pou, told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Tainui waka council, and Maori leaders around Aotearoa, will decide who takes on the Te Kiingi's mantle. 



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Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles.
Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery. 
Political Commentator, Shane Te Pou, told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Tainui waka council, and Maori leaders around Aotearoa, will decide who takes on the Te Kiingi's mantle. 
 
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Shane Te Pou: On who will take on the Te Kiingi's mantle

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with  rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.

The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.

UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises. 

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with &nbsp;rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.
The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.
UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the launch of robotaxis in London

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.

The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.
The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the concerns raised over growing Government debts

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The Madagascar ragwort is an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, and reports show that it's spreading and could pose a threat to farmers.

It was previously thought to have been confined to Northland, but a discovery in the Wairarapa region has prompted concerns.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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The Madagascar ragwort is an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, and reports show that it's spreading and could pose a threat to farmers.
It was previously thought to have been confined to Northland, but a discovery in the Wairarapa region has prompted concerns.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the recent outbreak of Madagascar ragwort

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Shane Te Pou: On who will take on the Te Kiingi's mantle

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