No child will be able to start taking puberty blockers from December 19.

The Government says the Ministry of Health has found a lack of evidence for the benefits or risks of gender dysphoria or incongruence treatment - gonadotropin - releasing hormone analogues.

Health Minister Simeon Brown says they're putting up safeguards until more evidence is available. 

"Effectively, what we're doing is putting in place a restriction on the prescribing of these drugs for this purpose to make sure that those who are prescribing look at the wider range of treatments or things that can be done."

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No child will be able to start taking puberty blockers from December 19.
The Government says the Ministry of Health has found a lack of evidence for the benefits or risks of gender dysphoria or incongruence treatment - gonadotropin - releasing hormone analogues.
Health Minister Simeon Brown says they're putting up safeguards until more evidence is available.&nbsp;
"Effectively, what we're doing is putting in place a restriction on the prescribing of these drugs for this purpose to make sure that those who are prescribing look at the wider range of treatments or things that can be done."
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government pausing prescription of puberty blockers

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The former Covid Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, is being questioned over the latest findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

The report was released today - finding New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far.

Chris Hipkins says he thinks it's a fair report, although he doesn't accept every recommendation.

"I think the terms of reference were heavily politically loaded. And I actually think the Royal Commission have done a very good job and it's a tribute to the three members who did it of navigating those terms of reference."

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The former Covid Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, is being questioned over the latest findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
The report was released today - finding New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far.
Chris Hipkins says he thinks it's a fair report, although he doesn't accept every recommendation.
"I think the terms of reference were heavily politically loaded. And I actually think the Royal Commission have done a very good job and it's a tribute to the three members who did it of navigating those terms of reference."
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Chris Hipkins: former Covid Response Minister defends Covid inquiry report findings

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.

It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.

Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem.  

"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.
It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.
Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem. &nbsp;
"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."
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Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

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An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices. 

The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90.

It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-half earnings similar to the $59 million first-half loss.

Irene King says the airline could slash its spending. 

"They really have never addressed the cost side of their business post-Covid - and they really could get stuck in there, their labour costs are astronomical."

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An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices.&nbsp;
The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90.
It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-half earnings similar to the $59 million first-half loss.
Irene King says the airline could slash its spending.&nbsp;
"They really have never addressed the cost side of their business post-Covid - and they really could get stuck in there, their labour costs are astronomical."
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Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government pausing prescription of puberty blockers

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