The man who pleaded guilty to Fau Vake's manslaughter has been sentenced to 2 years, 9 months... too short do you think?   
Should we make travel insurance compulsory for incoming travellers to avoid having to pay for their hospital costs? 
Would you mind if your Airbnb had cameras at the door to check you're not throwing any parties? 
Is it problematic that National's Shane Reti is seen to be getting involved in the Australian election debate? 
Tim Wilson, Maxim Institute, and Jack Tame, Host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A, joined Andrew Dickens on the Huddle. 
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The man who pleaded guilty to Fau Vake's manslaughter has been sentenced to 2 years, 9 months... too short do you think?    Should we make travel insurance compulsory for incoming travellers to avoid having to pay for their hospital costs?  Would you mind if your Airbnb had cameras at the door to check you're not throwing any parties?  Is it problematic that National's Shane Reti is seen to be getting involved in the Australian election debate?  Tim Wilson, Maxim Institute, and Jack Tame, Host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A, joined Andrew Dickens on the Huddle.  LISTEN ABOVE

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The man who pleaded guilty to Fau Vake's manslaughter has been sentenced to 2 years, 9 months... too short do you think?   
Should we make travel insurance compulsory for incoming travellers to avoid having to pay for their hospital costs? 
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The Huddle: Airbnb cameras, compulsory travel insurance and Shane Reti

The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here.

The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages. 

Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump.

He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations. 

Jones says it could run for 12 months.

"It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked about how it's overdue for harmonisation between Aussie-Kiwi, and who knows? It could very well be permanent."

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The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here.
The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages.&nbsp;
Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump.
He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations.&nbsp;
Jones says it could run for 12 months.
"It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked about how it's overdue for harmonisation between Aussie-Kiwi, and who knows? It could very well be permanent."
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government relaxing standards to allow Australian-standard fuel into NZ

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The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track.

As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six weeks of diesel and jet fuel. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households tomorrow. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates ahead of the announcement.

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The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track.
As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six weeks of diesel and jet fuel.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households tomorrow.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates ahead of the announcement.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government unveiling cost relief measures for fuel crisis tomorrow

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Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia, but One Nation has achieved its best electoral result in decades.

The Liberal Party was polling at 19 percent of the vote, while Pauline Hanson's controversial party beat them out at 21 percent.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this should send a warning to the opposition parties ahead of the next federal election.

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Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia, but One Nation has achieved its best electoral result in decades.
The Liberal Party was polling at 19 percent of the vote, while Pauline Hanson's controversial party beat them out at 21 percent.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this should send a warning to the opposition parties ahead of the next federal election.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One Nation gaining more support in South Australia

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The Huddle: Airbnb cameras, compulsory travel insurance and Shane Reti

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