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A nurses union says having more staff will reduce violence in emergency departments.

There have been more than 7,000 assaults of public health employees in the two years to April.

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is calling for around-the-clock security guards in all EDs.

NZNO's Kerri Nuku says reducing wait times will lower the tension.

"If we had more nurses, more doctors on the floor to be able to deal with the crisis- ED departments across the whole workforce are short."

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Russian mercenary group Wagner is set to be prescribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government- making it illegal to align with or support the organisation.

UK home secretary Suella Braverman described the group as 'violent and destructive' and a 'threat to global security'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this designation could provide a legal basis for Ukrainians to sue Wagner for billions in compensation.

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

Chris Hipkins has had to apologise for the actions of another MP, this time Willie Jackson. Jackson claimed ACT and National would get rid of the minimum wage. Is Labour's campaign out of control?

Labour has laid out a five-point plan to grow the economy- how strong does this look? In particular, how credible is this newfound focus on India?

Missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips is now wanted over an alleged bank robbery- what do we think of this?

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EV charging network provider ChargeNet welcomes the latest announcement from National.

The party pledges it will roll out 10,000 more EV chargers up and down the country, to the tune of $257 million.

CEO Danusia Wypych says this investment from National would encourage more people to use electric vehicles.

"Now, people are more worried about- will I get a charger? And we've seen from our own customer base that there's starting to be more drivers out on the road, and we know we have to upgrade."

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A drop in share prices for Sky City - over the possibility its casino license could be suspended for up to 10 days.

The Department of Internal Affairs has applied for a temporary suspension from the Gambling Commission after it accused the operator of not complying with Host Responsibility rules.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton says the stock price dropped 13 percent on Monday, prompting concerns.

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ANZ economists are warning that taxpayers may have to cover the extra interest accumulated on Government debt.

If the Treasury has to issue more bonds than the market wants, the price of the bonds will fall, and their yields will rise- which will cost taxpayers.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the Government is bringing in less tax revenue that expected as the economy slows- and Treasury will have to factor that in.

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has laid out a five-point economic strategy for Labour's third term in Government- if the party's re-elected.

Hipkins promised he'll lead a delegation to India to foster relations and eventually establish a trade deal.

$100 million will also be spent on Venture Capital Fund for investment in agri-tech, to encourage innovation.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this Government has ignored India as a trade partner- until the election came around.

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National's Nicola Willis is promising a 'competitive, cost-effective' scheme that will benefit Kiwi motorists.

Leader Chris Luxon is pledging to deliver 10,000 EV chargers over the next 4 years, at a cost of $257 million.

National also seeks to dump Labour's clean car discount scheme.

Nicola Willis says National will collaborate with the private sector to deliver a competitive bidding process that will reduce costs.

"It supports the investment, and it makes sure that we get the chargers in the right places around the country, so that all people are happy about driving EVs."

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Willie Jackson maintains he's not deliberately disseminating disinformation - but says everyone's having an election year biffo.

During a debate last night, Senior Labour Minister Jackson incorrectly maintained ACT and National planned to abolish the minimum wage.

Jackson later clarified he was being facetious.

He said he was in the heat of the moment, though he also agrees Kiwis should be aware of what politicians are saying.

Jackson explained that we're in a campaign - and everyone is having a bit of a scrap.

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Two-time finalist Cameron Norrie has signed on for the 2024 ASB Classic- and there's room for more big names to come.

The world No 16 tennis star joins defending champion Coco Gauff, a semi-finalist at the ongoing US Open.

ASB Classic director Nicolas Lamperin is 'stoked' to welcome Cameron Norrie, and hopes to secure Caroline Wozniacki next.

"She's been on my list for a while. I just got back from New York yesterday, and I've had some really good meetings with her team. I'm hoping to get it done in the next few days." 

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