Metereologists say the severe weather is being caused by an "atmospheric river".

NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino told Tim Dower that that "river" is actually a high mass of moisture in the air, stretching all the way to New Caledonia.

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Metereologists say the severe weather is being caused by an "atmospheric river".
NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino told Tim Dower that that "river" is actually a high mass of moisture in the air, stretching all the way to New Caledonia.
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Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

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Chris Brandolino: NIWA Principal Scientist says severe weather is caused by an "atmospheric river"

Australia’s politicians are facing off against billionaire Elon Musk.

The federal government's renewing its focus on social media misinformation and harm after two violent stabbing attacks in Sydney.

But X-owner, Musk is fighting an order to remove graphic footage of the attacks from the platform.

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that Musk ridiculed the suggestion that the eSafety Commissioner has any power over the internet, him, and X.

He said that while he agrees that most would argue that this kind of content shouldn’t be available online, if Musk acquiesces to Albanese, who else does he have to acquiesce to?

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Australia’s politicians are facing off against billionaire Elon Musk. 
The federal government's renewing its focus on social media misinformation and harm after two violent stabbing attacks in Sydney. 
But X-owner, Musk is fighting an order to remove graphic footage of the attacks from the platform. 
Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that Musk ridiculed the suggestion that the eSafety Commissioner has any power over the internet, him, and X. 
He said that while he agrees that most would argue that this kind of content shouldn’t be available online, if Musk acquiesces to Albanese, who else does he have to acquiesce to? 
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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the faceoff between Elon Musk and Australian Politicians regarding the footage of violent attacks on the platform

A chunk of businesses aren’t sure they'll survive this year.

A Retail NZ survey has found retailers aren't confident heading into winter and a third think they might need to close this year.

About two thirds didn't meet their first quarter sales targets.

Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that the reality of where the economy is at is taking hold.

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A chunk of businesses aren’t sure they'll survive this year. 
A Retail NZ survey has found retailers aren't confident heading into winter and a third think they might need to close this year. 
About two thirds didn't meet their first quarter sales targets. 
Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that the reality of where the economy is at is taking hold. 
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail businesses struggling to meet targets heading into winter

A hydrogen refuelling network across the North Island is the first of its kind in Australasia.

Hamilton, Auckland, and New Plymouth will host the Hiringa Energy stations, with Tauranga to join later this year.

The network will allow hydrogen trucks to travel within the 'golden triangle' covering 95% of heavy freight routes in the North Island.

Hiringa Energy CEO Andrew Clennett told Mike Hosking this is only the start.

He says by the end of the decade, hydrogen will be competitive with diesel.

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A hydrogen refuelling network across the North Island is the first of its kind in Australasia. 
Hamilton, Auckland, and New Plymouth will host the Hiringa Energy stations, with Tauranga to join later this year. 
The network will allow hydrogen trucks to travel within the 'golden triangle' covering 95% of heavy freight routes in the North Island. 
Hiringa Energy CEO Andrew Clennett told Mike Hosking this is only the start. 
He says by the end of the decade, hydrogen will be competitive with diesel. 
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Chris Brandolino: NIWA Principal Scientist says severe weather is caused by an "atmospheric river"

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