Oil prices fell significantly throughout last week as discussions regarding an Iran deal continued to take place.

Prices are down around 8 percent for the week with Brent crude around $91 a barrel.

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says rumours regarding an imminent Hormuz opening agreement caused prices to drop on Friday, but things aren't fully stable.

"Mediators had sent a proposal to Trump for an agreement and then noted on his Truth Social account that he was going to make what he called a 'final determination' on the Iran issue. He was in this meeting, but we weren't that lucky." 

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Oil prices fell significantly throughout last week as discussions regarding an Iran deal continued to take place.
Prices are down around 8 percent for the week with Brent crude around $91 a barrel.
Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says rumours regarding an imminent Hormuz opening agreement caused prices to drop on Friday, but things aren't fully stable.
"Mediators had sent a proposal to Trump for an agreement and then noted on his Truth Social account that he was going to make what he called a 'final determination' on the Iran issue. He was in this meeting, but we weren't that lucky."&nbsp;
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on oil prices dropping amid Iran deal negotiations

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One of Newstalk ZB's most familiar voices has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, two decades after first being sounded out.

Barry Soper's been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to journalism, recognising 43 years in the parliamentary press gallery.

He says he considered the honour 20 years ago while serving as political editor, on the advice of senior colleagues.

"And asked their opinion on whether it would be seen, or I could be seen as politically biased - and I think the conclusion was: that was a possibility. So I didn't want to compromise my independence." 

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One of Newstalk ZB's most familiar voices has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, two decades after first being sounded out.
Barry Soper's been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to journalism, recognising 43 years in the parliamentary press gallery.
He says he considered the honour 20 years ago while serving as political editor, on the advice of senior colleagues.
"And asked their opinion on whether it would be seen, or I could be seen as politically biased - and I think the conclusion was: that was a possibility. So I didn't want to compromise my independence."&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on being recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours

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More people are wanting to give up vaping, for a variety of reasons. 

Almost 16,000 people reached out to Quitline last year, with a quarter enrolled in the Quit Vaping programme. 

Māori make up 23 percent of those seeking support.

Auckland University Public Health Professor Chris Bullen says vaping is less harmful than smoking, but also has negative impacts.

He explained people are considering costs, potential long-term health effects and if they want to be addicted to something. 

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More people are wanting to give up vaping, for a variety of reasons.&nbsp;
Almost 16,000 people reached out to Quitline last year, with a quarter enrolled in the Quit Vaping programme.&nbsp;
Māori make up 23 percent of those seeking support.
Auckland University Public Health Professor Chris Bullen says vaping is less harmful than smoking, but also has negative impacts.
He explained people are considering costs, potential long-term health effects and if they want to be addicted to something.&nbsp;
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Chris Bullen: Auckland University Public Health Professor on the increase in people wanting to quit vaping

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Suzie Bates intends to distance herself from the White Ferns once she retires from the international game following the upcoming women's T20 Cricket World Cup in England.

Bates has been awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to cricket and basketball, following a two-decade career where she also played for the Tall Ferns at the 2008 Olympics.

The 38-year-old Bates has ruled out staying on with the White Ferns in a coaching or advisory role.

She says this award has taken her by surprise, but she's thrilled to be acknowledged. 

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Suzie Bates intends to distance herself from the White Ferns once she retires from the international game following the upcoming women's T20 Cricket World Cup in England.
Bates has been awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to cricket and basketball, following a two-decade career where she also played for the Tall Ferns at the 2008 Olympics.
The 38-year-old Bates has ruled out staying on with the White Ferns in a coaching or advisory role.
She says this award has taken her by surprise, but she's thrilled to be acknowledged.&nbsp;
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Suzie Bates: former White Fern on being awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on oil prices dropping amid Iran deal negotiations

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