Security is a key concern for Germany's government as a far-right party seeks to gain control of a state for the first time since World War II. 

Preliminary election results in Saxony-Anhalt show the AfD party is three seats short of an outright majority. 

The party is assessed by domestic intelligence as "far-right extremist", a classification the party rejects. 

Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking if in government, the AfD would have control of security. 

She says the party —which is very pro-Russian— would be privy to all the information federal authorities have on Russia. 

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Security is a key concern for Germany's government as a far-right party seeks to gain control of a state for the first time since World War II.&nbsp;
Preliminary election results in Saxony-Anhalt show the AfD party is three seats short of an outright majority.&nbsp;
The party is assessed by domestic intelligence as "far-right extremist", a classification the party rejects.&nbsp;
Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking if in government, the AfD would have control of security.&nbsp;
She says the party —which is very pro-Russian— would be privy to all the information federal authorities have on Russia.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on Germany's far-right AfD party winning the Saxony-Anhalt election

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Relief for the Port of Tauranga as a long-awaited project gets the green light. 

The Government's approved the Stella Passage development under the fast-track to add to its container berths and wharves. 

Payments will be made to the local marae as part of cultural mitigation. 

Port CFO Simon Kebbell told Mike Hosking they're very grateful for the fast-track avenue. 

He says this is critical infrastructure for New Zealand and we can't spend seven years trying to get critical infrastructure over the line.  

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Relief for the Port of Tauranga as a long-awaited project gets the green light.&nbsp;
The Government's approved the Stella Passage development under the fast-track to add to its container berths and wharves.&nbsp;
Payments will be made to the local marae as part of cultural mitigation.&nbsp;
Port CFO Simon Kebbell told Mike Hosking they're very grateful for the fast-track avenue.&nbsp;
He says this is critical infrastructure for New Zealand and we can't spend seven years trying to get critical infrastructure over the line. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Simon Kebbell: Port of Tauranga Chief Financial Officer on the Stella Passage development getting fast-track approval

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The regions are getting a boost, with the aim of enticing international visitors to stray from the golden route.  

The Government's putting $5 million into six campaigns to attract North American, Chinese, and Australian tourists to the regions at off-peak times.  

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says showcasing regional food, wine, and experiences spreads the benefits of tourism growth into more communities.  

Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking one of the biggest challenges is tourists sticking to the main destinations.  

She says it's an opportunity to show what's happening in other areas. 

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The regions are getting a boost, with the aim of enticing international visitors to stray from the golden route. &nbsp;
The Government's putting $5 million into six campaigns to attract North American, Chinese, and Australian tourists to the regions at off-peak times. &nbsp;
Tourism Minister Louise Upston says showcasing regional food, wine, and experiences spreads the benefits of tourism growth into more communities. &nbsp;
Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking one of the biggest challenges is tourists sticking to the main destinations. &nbsp;
She says it's an opportunity to show what's happening in other areas.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the Government investing in attracting international visitors to the regions

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ACT's leader believes tonight's carbon auction will expose a policy that has lost touch with economic reality. 

The Government currently sets a minimum auction price for carbon units, which right now sits around $71. 

ACT's campaigning on scrapping the arbitrary net zero 2050 target and instead tying our emissions cap to a trade-weighted average. 

David Seymour told Mike Hosking no rational buyer will pay the Government's price, when the same units are significantly cheaper on the secondary market. 

The last six Government-run carbon auctions have failed to sell a single unit. 

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ACT's leader believes tonight's carbon auction will expose a policy that has lost touch with economic reality.&nbsp;
The Government currently sets a minimum auction price for carbon units, which right now sits around $71.&nbsp;
ACT's campaigning on scrapping the arbitrary net zero 2050 target and instead tying our emissions cap to a trade-weighted average.&nbsp;
David Seymour told Mike Hosking no rational buyer will pay the Government's price, when the same units are significantly cheaper on the secondary market.&nbsp;
The last six Government-run carbon auctions have failed to sell a single unit.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

David Seymour: ACT Leader on their promise to cut the carbon tax, scrap net zero target in new election policy

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on Germany's far-right AfD party winning the Saxony-Anhalt election

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