The UK is set to start talks on a new co-operation treaty with Germany, as the Labour Government looks to 'reset' relations with Europe.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz - and he explained the deal was part of a bid to 'turn a corner' on Brexit.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the agreement will address trade opportunities - and cover energy security, technology and science.

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Air New Zealand's financial results are out tomorrow - and hopes aren't flying particularly high.

The airline has been hit with plane engine troubles, increased competition and decreased consumer demand.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton outlined some predictions about the airline's financial state.

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Elevated interest rates have encouraged mortgage holders to switch banks at a record rate.

The value of mortgages refinanced by a new bank climbed to $1.75 billion in July – the largest amount since at least 2017, when the Reserve Bank started publishing this data.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the market factors encouraging homeowners to bank-hop.

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Ever since Singapore introduced congestion charges in the 1970s, other cities have tried to emulate its success.

Wellington is the latest major New Zealand city to look at introducing congestion charges as a means of reducing traffic and improving public transport?

Tony Canavan, EY's Global Transport Leader for the Government and Public Sector, explains how the right projects can boost a city's growth - and gave examples from across the world.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 28 August 2024, ex-Green MP Darleen Tana is taking her old party to court to avoid them kicking her out of Parliament.

Trouble with NCEA? Almost half of our NCEA students have failed maths and writing exams they have to pass to receive their qualifications. Principal Kate Gainsford tells Heather this looks like trouble brewing.

The Government's created a National Infrastructure Agency and wants a 30-year pipeline of projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop tells Heather he wants cross-party support.

Plus, the Huddle debates whether it's a good move from Darleen to take the Greens to court - and how long could it possibly take?!

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Tonight on The Huddle, Brigitte Morton and Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Secondary school principals are worried at the huge number of kids that are failing literacy and numeracy tests - meaning they won't receive the right NCEA qualifications. Do we need a rethink here?

Disgraced ex-Green MP Darleen Tana has filed an unprecedented injunction trying to prevent their former party convening a Special General Meeting this weekend. How do we see this going?

The Government has announced a new Infrastructure Agency and a 30-year National Infrastructure Plan. Chris Bishop wants support of all parties for the infrastructure plan - is cross-party support on infrastructure realistic?

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Meridian Energy - the country’s largest power generator - has reported strong earnings in the June year, but warns the year ahead looks challenging.

The partially state-owned company’s net profit went from $95 million to $429 million - with much of the increase influenced significantly by net gains on hedge instruments of $249 million.

Meridian CEO Neal Barclay says earnings will likely drop in the coming months - and the company has invested more money to ensure there's a steady supply.

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The Infrastructure Minister hopes to get bi-partisan support for major long-term projects.

Minister Chris Bishop today outlined intentions for the infrastructure sector - including developing a 30-Year National Plan and National Agency.

Bishop says he was inspired by similar efforts happening overseas.

"If you look at what Australia does, which is where we've picked up the idea from, both in NSW and also federally - they do have a kind of rank order of things. That developed over time, this is the start of a process."

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