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An issue with paying for fuel at outdoor pumps has been confirmed as being related to the leap year.

The extra day in February has affected Allied, Waitomo, Gull and BP truck stops, stopping customers from paying for their gas.

Software provider Invenco was meant to roll out a fix at 3 o'clock - but that hasn't happened.

Waitomo Chief Executive Simon Parham says it's surprising because it's not the first time we've had a leap year.

"I think it's near a base in the software where they've just missed this day, and then the processing couldn't happen."

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The designation of Hamas as a terrorist entity isn't expected to have implications for controversial pro-Palestine protest chants.

Both the movement's military and political wings - which govern parts of Gaza - are now deemed a terrorist group in New Zealand.

When pressed, Peters says people just have to follow and respect the law during protests.

"When a country makes a decision that is a decision other countries have also made, no, it shouldn't make any difference. I can't guarantee that will not effect what people do."

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The life and legacy of Fa’anana Efeso Collins has been celebrated at the Manukau Events Centre.

Thousands of people, including Prime Minister Chris Luxon, former rugby stars and politicians from all sides came together to pay their respects to the late MP.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Efeso really left a mark in Parliament during his short stay.

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NSW's Police Commissioner has taken the first steps to remove Beau Lamarre-Condon from the state's police force.

Lamarre-Condon has been accused of murdering Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird several days ago.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Lamarre-Condon allegedly carried out the murder with a police firearm - sparking an investigation.

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New Zealand seamer Matt Henry is leading the way on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia at the Basin Reserve.

He's taken three wickets to have the tourists 166 for five early in the final session.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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Wellington's mayor is celebrating a controversial multi-million dollar development deal.

Wellington City Council today agreed to continue with its plan to buy the land under the Reading Cinema complex for $32 million.

The complex will then be rented back to the company, with the funds used to pay for quake strengthening.

Tory Whanau couldn't go into specific details around certain aspects of the plan.

The mayor says she's very happy with the level of detail she has.

"And essentially- this is a loan. We are using a loan to be able to redevelop this property in our city centre."

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British MPs facing threats to their safety can opt for extra security as part of a new package.

£31 million has been allocated to help protect concerned politicians, amid growing safety concerns since the war in Gaza began.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this could include extra bodyguards for MPs who are most at risk.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

Newshub shocked employees with the revelation they planned to shut down newsroom operations by the end of June. Do we just have to accept that the news sector in New Zealand will continue to shrink? Is there a point to push tech companies to pay for news?

The Reserve Bank has confirmed that the OCR will stay in place at 5.5 percent for the time being. Is this a relief?

A clip of David Seymour speaking in a Canadian accent is making the rounds on social media. How weird was this to hear?

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The Reserve Bank Governor says inflation is still too high to consider cutting the OCR.

Adrian Orr held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent today, in line with most economist's expectations. 

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Bank's on the right track to bringing down inflation.

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The Reserve Bank Governor has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, as expected by most economists.

Adrian Orr says there was discussion on whether to bring in a small hike, but the Monetary Policy Committee concluded holding was the right move.

Milford Asset Management's Katlyn Parker analyses the market reaction to this announcement.

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