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    Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new changes coming to Lotto

    24/03/2026 | 2 mins.
    Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million.
    It's adding another four Powerballs - which reduces the odds of winning Division One from one in more than 38 million, to about one in almost 54 million.
    Chief executive Jason Delamore says many things have changed since the last change-up to offerings 19 years ago.
    "Our population's actually increased by over a million people, so it's very normal for lotteries to tune the Powerball in their lottery games, in keeping with the population."
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    Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia establishing a new trade deal with the EU

    24/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today.
    This deal has been eight years in the making, and almost all EU tariffs will be lifted on Australian agricultural products such as wine, fruit and vegetables, olive oil, seafood, most dairy products and wheat and barley.
    Australians will also now have access to cheaper European wine, spirits, biscuits, chocolates and pasta.
    Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this deal is worth about A$10bn and will benefit both nations.
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    David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on McCain closing its Hastings processing plant

    24/03/2026 | 5 mins.
    There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year.
    McCain says it reflects a shift in how it'll supply vegetables within New Zealand and Australia.
    Heinz Watties also announced this month plans to close its Hastings packing site, and three manufacturing sites.
    Process Vegetables NZ chairman, David Hadfield, says growers will have to start exploring other options.
    He says McCain didn't let anybody know this was happening - even larger growers.
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    Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

    23/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near.
    The Canterbury milk processor's posted a half year loss of $80.6 million.
    Revenue rose $32 million to $949 million, while debt soared 88$ to $472 million.
    Chief Executive Richard Wyeth told Mike Hosking the next six months are critical.
    He says they've got the sale of a North Island asset coming up but need to catch up on a backlog for advanced nutrition, then they can focus forward.
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    Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

    23/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.
    The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households.
    UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.
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