The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. 

The shutdown's now the longest in US history. 

Thousands of air traffic controllers and security screeners aren't being paid for their work, prompting a sharp drop in flights across the country. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that more than 5000 flights around the country were delayed in the past 24 hours.  

He says air traffic controllers are reportedly resigning every day due to the prolonged nature of the shutdowns.  

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The ongoing US federal government shutdown could stop many Americans returning home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.&nbsp;
The shutdown's now the longest in US history.&nbsp;
Thousands of air traffic controllers and security screeners aren't being paid for their work, prompting a sharp drop in flights across the country.&nbsp;
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that more than 5000 flights around the country were delayed in the past 24 hours. &nbsp;
He says air traffic controllers are reportedly resigning every day due to the prolonged nature of the shutdowns. &nbsp;
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the delayed and cancelled flights as a result of the Government shutdown

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There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns.

The list of Health Priorities  calls on political parties to take a smarter approach to health spending, including increased Pharmac funding, better workforce planning, and more opportunities to adopt medical technology.

BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich says good health policy is good economic policy, and it's important to look at healthcare as an investment. 

"If you invest well and differently, it means you can get people back to work...there are some concerns that we have had for a long time that we don't get the proportions of the health dollar spent in the right places." 

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There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns.
The list of Health Priorities&nbsp; calls on political parties to take a smarter approach to health spending, including increased Pharmac funding, better workforce planning, and more opportunities to adopt medical technology.
BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich says good health policy is good economic policy, and it's important to look at healthcare as an investment.&nbsp;
"If you invest well and differently, it means you can get people back to work...there are some concerns that we have had for a long time that we don't get the proportions of the health dollar spent in the right places."&nbsp;
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Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the growing calls to invest more into health spending

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Donald Trump is citing the US's rivalry with China as he brushes off concerns around artificial intelligence.

The US president is downplaying the heightened AI risks, despite multiple days of dire warnings by experts.

Grok owner Elon Musk and Sam Altman of OpenAI are backing calls to slow down development to reduce the risk of something going wrong.

US correspondent Richard Arnold says Trump has downplayed the risks and said it's important to 'win' when it comes to AI.

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Donald Trump is citing the US's rivalry with China as he brushes off concerns around artificial intelligence.
The US president is downplaying the heightened AI risks, despite multiple days of dire warnings by experts.
Grok owner Elon Musk and Sam Altman of OpenAI are backing calls to slow down development to reduce the risk of something going wrong.
US correspondent Richard Arnold says Trump has downplayed the risks and said it's important to 'win' when it comes to AI.
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Richard Arnold: US correspondent on the growing calls to take AI risks seriously

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The Warriors are hoping to put last weekend's loss to the Dolphins behind them as they gear up for their next clash against the Knights at Eden Park.

Despite being defeated 26-16 in their last qualifying final, the team's still hopeful ahead of Sunday's knockout clash.

CEO Cameron George says the team's back into training, and they're taking the 'scenic route' forward.

"We'll enjoy the geographical way forward, which is Newcastle, and then we'll go to Penrith...that's the plan, the boys know the game we're in."

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The Warriors are hoping to put last weekend's loss to the Dolphins behind them as they gear up for their next clash against the Knights at Eden Park.
Despite being defeated 26-16 in their last qualifying final, the team's still hopeful ahead of Sunday's knockout clash.
CEO Cameron George says the team's back into training, and they're taking the 'scenic route' forward.
"We'll enjoy the geographical way forward, which is Newcastle, and then we'll go to Penrith...that's the plan, the boys know the game we're in."
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Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team's upcoming clash against the Knights at Eden Park

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the delayed and cancelled flights as a result of the Government shutdown

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