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A2 Milk has cancelled the exclusive manufacturing supply arrangement it has with infant formula maker Synlait Milk, citing a decline in delivery standards.

Synlait's shares fell 10 percent following the cancellation of the deal.

Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison says this isn't good for the company, but they will be able to bounce back quickly.

"They're definitely in trouble- but let's be clear, they're not silly. They'll deal with it, they've dealt with something like this before, and they've got other situations going on."

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Ryan Fox's coach thought an early triple bogey had put an end to his chances of winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

The Kiwi golfer bounced back in triumphant fashion - dropping eight birdies in 15 holes for a five-under 67 that sealed victory in Surrey.

Sportstalk host Nick Bewley explains Fox's exciting turnaround here.

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Labour's finance spokesperson remains coy about the Government turning down a proposal to stop funding gangs.

Cabinet rejected a proposal in July by then-Justice Minister Kiri Allan banning anyone gang-affiliated from receiving public funding.

Grant Robertson says he doesn't recall getting involved with that discussion.

"Governments in the past have given a range of funding to agencies who work with those with drug addictions and so on- from time to time, those people have had links with gangs."

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A famous day for Fiji, an infamous day for Australia in the rugby world.

Fiji's 22-15 win in World Cup pool C action has enlivened the group - with the Wallabies now likely needing a win over Wales next week to get through.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the crowd laid into Wallabies coach Eddie Jones as his side spiralled to defeat.

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Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing emotional abuse, rape and sexual assault accusations.

Four women have come forward to overseas media, alleging it happened between 2006 and 2013.

Brand is denying the allegations, saying his relationships have always been consensual.

Entertainment correspondent Sean Mandell says it seriously impacted the women who are accusing him.

"One woman who claims he raped her went to a sexual assault rehabilitation centre for several months after the incident."

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One disgruntled Kiwi motorist managed to receive pothole damage compensation from Waka Kotahi- putting him in the minority of drivers.

Waka Kotahi paid out 22 compensation claims for vehicle damage from potholes and defects in state highways in the past three years.

That’s despite the transport agency receiving more than 2200 claims over that timeframe.

Scott Hearn gave Waka Kotahi an ultimatum, before filing a claim with the Disputes Tribunal.

"I guess I was a little bit threatening towards the end, I gave them an ultimatum and said- look, I'd like an answer and I'd like this resolved by a certain time. Otherwise, you don't leave me much choice."

Waka Kotahi says compensation claims relating to road condition and vehicle damage to a vehicle are assessed individually, on a case-by-case basis.

The transport agency assesses claims relating to state highways, and local authorities assess claims relating to the 94,000km of local council-controlled roads in New Zealand.

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It's now cheaper to rent a home in New Zealand than to buy - at least in the short-term.

BNZ has revealed servicing a mortgage takes about 50 percent of the average household income.

Chief economist Mike Jones says that's more than double the cost of renting, at about 24 percent.

But he says that doesn't mean renting is the most cost-effective over the long-haul - because no one knows what house prices will do.

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Questions around why violent offenders are getting electronic bail.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura, who has breached bail conditions.

The 28-year-old has been charged with killing a man in Invercargill last year.

National Party police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says Wharekura should be in prison and not out on bail.

"Because now he's a clear and present danger to the public, and of course he's tying up police resources now in terms of them trying to locate him and arrest him and get him into custody."

Wharekura has distinct face tattoos - including the words Ngaruawahia and Waikato - and should not be approached.

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Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and analysis. 

This week, NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie steps in for Barry Soper.

The panel discuss ACT’s campaign launch over the weekend and whether its focus on co-governance is a vote winner or loser.

They also chat about the hecklers and whether conspiracy theorists will continue to be a theme for the rest of the campaign.

Heather poses the question whether this is the most boring campaign since 2014 and whether the first Leaders debate will be worth a watch.

Plus, they take a closer look at Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s election manifesto and the Wellington Central race.

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Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and analysis. 

This week, NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie steps in for Barry Soper.

The panel discuss ACT’s campaign launch over the weekend and whether its focus on co-governance is a vote winner or loser.

They also chat about the hecklers and whether conspiracy theorists will continue to be a theme for the rest of the campaign.

Heather poses the question whether this is the most boring campaign since 2014 and whether the first Leaders debate will be worth a watch.

Plus, they take a closer look at Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s election manifesto and the Wellington Central race.

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