Nurses are calling for something to be done about the financial hurdles they face while finishing their studies.

The Nurses Organisation 2023 Student Survey found 84% feel nursing students should receive financial compensation during clinical experience. 

Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair Shannyn Bristowe told Mike Hosking that there needs to be a fix to get students through.

She says scholarships or some form of a grant while students are on their placements could lessen the stress and help put food on the table.

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Nurses are calling for something to be done about the financial hurdles they face while finishing their studies. 
The Nurses Organisation 2023 Student Survey found 84% feel nursing students should receive financial compensation during clinical experience.  
Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair Shannyn Bristowe told Mike Hosking that there needs to be a fix to get students through. 
She says scholarships or some form of a grant while students are on their placements could lessen the stress and help put food on the table. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Shannyn Bristowe: Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair says student nurses need a financial fix to get them through placement

There’s still no word on when Defence Force aircraft will be sent to retrieve tourists stuck in New Caledonia.

Commercial flights remain cancelled due to the unrest in Noumea; 231 Kiwis are registered as being there.

Defence Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking “The issue is that Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has to work with the French government.”

Collins said “Stay in your own home, don’t go out unnecessarily and understand that help is coming.”

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There’s still no word on when Defence Force aircraft will be sent to retrieve tourists stuck in New Caledonia. 
Commercial flights remain cancelled due to the unrest in Noumea; 231 Kiwis are registered as being there. 
Defence Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking “The issue is that Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has to work with the French government.” 
Collins said “Stay in your own home, don’t go out unnecessarily and understand that help is coming.” 
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Judith Collins: Defence Minister on NZ tourists stuck in New Caledonia

Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.

After a week of Melbourne-wide protests – Police confirmed around 7,000 people were in attendance. 

This follows a pro-Palestinian demonstration that stormed a Labor Party conference on Saturday.

Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “The Premier and Deputy Premier had to be locked in a conference room.”

Price said “The Premier has stated ‘this is a federal problem, not a state problem. Australia must speak with one voice on the world stage.”

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Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon. 
After a week of Melbourne-wide protests – Police confirmed around 7,000 people were in attendance.  
This follows a pro-Palestinian demonstration that stormed a Labor Party conference on Saturday. 
Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “The Premier and Deputy Premier had to be locked in a conference room.” 
Price said “The Premier has stated ‘this is a federal problem, not a state problem. Australia must speak with one voice on the world stage.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Melbourne CBD Protests

McDonalds is expected to face more community opposition as it launches a second bid to build a restaurant in Auckland's Orakei. 

A previous application to build on Kepa Road was withdrawn,  after community concerns around traffic, anti-social behaviour and litter.

Orakei board member Troy Churton told Mike Hosking “the community’s said they don’t want a proliferation of fast food businesses in Orakei.”

Churton says “There is a degree of brand ill-will against McDonalds.”

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McDonalds is expected to face more community opposition as it launches a second bid to build a restaurant in Auckland's Orakei.  
A previous application to build on Kepa Road was withdrawn,  after community concerns around traffic, anti-social behaviour and litter. 
Orakei board member Troy Churton told Mike Hosking “the community’s said they don’t want a proliferation of fast food businesses in Orakei.” 
Churton says “There is a degree of brand ill-will against McDonalds.” 
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Shannyn Bristowe: Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair says student nurses need a financial fix to get them through placement

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