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The proposal from Australia's main opposition party to go "nuclear" - and build seven nuclear reactors while scaling back renewables has already raised more questions than answers, Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about Kane Williamson saying he remains committed to the Black Caps despite declining a central contract with New Zealand Cricket.

Labour said National is ducking responsibility after realising it's a near impossible goal - but Mark Mitchell said he's just paying his New Zealand First partner due respect, Craig McCulloch reports.

During parliaments inaugural scrutiny week, Health Minister Doctor Shane Reti has doubled down on National's election promise to fund 13 specfic new cancer medications and Pharmac Minister David Seymour on the otherhand is not making any drug funding promises, David Seymour speaks to Lisa Owen.

An entire region, more than 100,000 homes and businesses, was plunged back to a time before electricity about 11:00 today when a pylon connecting Northland to the national grid toppled over, Transpower executive general manager grid delivery, Mark Ryall speaks to Lisa Owen.