Huge benefits for the Hauraki District - as a major mining project gets the green light to expand operations.

The Government's granted fast track approval for Waihi North to expand its operations in Hauraki District until 2043.

Resources Minister Shane Jones estimates it'll generate an additional $5.2 billion dollars from gold and silver exports across its 18-year life.

Hauraki District mayor Toby Adams says this will bring a lot of economic wealth into the region - beyond just gold and silver profits.

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Huge benefits for the Hauraki District - as a major mining project gets the green light to expand operations.
The Government's granted fast track approval for Waihi North to expand its operations in Hauraki District until 2043.
Resources Minister Shane Jones estimates it'll generate an additional $5.2 billion dollars from gold and silver exports across its 18-year life.
Hauraki District mayor Toby Adams says this will bring a lot of economic wealth into the region - beyond just gold and silver profits.
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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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Toby Adams: Hauraki District mayor on the new mining project that got approved

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Consumers are being warned of a price hike for technology like phones and computers due to the rise of AI creating a shortage of computer chips. 

The cost for parts like RAMs have also sky rocketed with some products already costing double, or triple, what they did a year ago. 

"There's only so much production capability on the planet, and what we're seeing is where these chips are fabricated, they are diverting their production away from the RAM that's used in our consumer devices to the high bandwidth memory that is being used in the AI data centres," Gorilla Tech CEO Paul Spain told Andrew Dickens.

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Consumers are being warned of a price hike for technology like phones and computers due to the rise of AI creating a shortage of computer chips.&nbsp;
The cost for parts like RAMs have also sky rocketed with some products already costing double, or triple, what they did a year ago.&nbsp;
"There's only so much production capability on the planet, and what we're seeing is where these chips are fabricated, they are diverting their production away from the RAM that's used in our consumer devices to the high bandwidth memory that is being used in the AI data centres," Gorilla Tech CEO Paul Spain told Andrew Dickens.
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Paul Spain: Gorilla Tech CEO warns of coming tech price hike

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UK teachers will be given training to spot the early signs of misogyny in boys in order to address concerns about online radicalisation.

The Government is looking to clamp down on violence against women and girls, and there's hope that addressing the early roots will slow down the problem.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says violence against women is on the rise, and the release of Netflix's Adolescence earlier this year sparked a discussion about what boys see online.

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UK teachers will be given training to spot the early signs of misogyny in boys in order to address concerns about online radicalisation.
The Government is looking to clamp down on violence against women and girls, and there's hope that addressing the early roots will slow down the problem.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says violence against women is on the rise, and the release of Netflix's Adolescence earlier this year sparked a discussion about what boys see online.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK teachers getting trained on how to spot misogyny in boys

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2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors. 

Between economic downturns and tariffs, there's been plenty for experts to voice concerns about.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors.&nbsp;
Between economic downturns and tariffs, there's been plenty for experts to voice concerns about.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global equity markets for 2025

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Toby Adams: Hauraki District mayor on the new mining project that got approved

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