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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns the UK is at a 'crossroads' ahead of some 'dangerous' years in a pre-election pitch.

The UK Prime Minister says the years ahead will be 'challenging' for the nation - and that he's the best person to get everyone through them.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says security is set to be a significant issue ahead of the UK's general election.

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The legal dispute between Children's Minister Karen Chhour and the Waitangi Tribunal is set for another round.

The Court of Appeal recently overturned a High Court decision to block a summons order from the Waitangi Tribunal to Minister Chhour.

National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon says this case has wider implications for New Zealand's Māori community.

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Tauranga Businesses have released their key priorities for prospective council candidates.

The city is having elections in July after being under the control of commissioners since 2020.

A Tauranga Business Chamber survey found 82 percent of respondents agreed with the direction the commissioners set.

Chief Executive Matt Cowley says that may not be love for the commissioners but a dislike of the previous council arrangements.

He says businesses were against the stagnation that happened before the commissioners arrived.

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision, that had said the Waitangi Tribunal couldn't summon Minister Karen Chhour.

But despite the ruling, it's too late for the Tribunal to call her to front up.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what comes next.

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The export of live sheep from Australia will be banned from May 2028 onwards.

The Government has promised a $117 million transition package to support the sector over the next five years.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this will be disappointing news for farmers - who weren't properly consulted before the legislation was implemented. 

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The Finance Minister has promised Budget 2024 will address fundamental areas - and help the nation aim for growth. 

Despite concerns that the budget will be focused around austerity, Nicola Willis says the budget will offer some hope for the future. 

Willis says she's focused on helping boost growth to get New Zealand out of this economic patch.

"We are doing a lot of work across Government - we're thinking about how we can boost growth in New Zealand. Because that's ultimately how we'll get out of this difficult economic patch."

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