Albanese Government offering tax cuts ahead of election
A pre-election cash-splash is ramping up in Australia ahead of the country's upcoming federal election, as the Albanese Government offers tax cuts and the Opposition counters with their own plan to cut fuel excise. Australian correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Evening business for 27 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Liam Lawson reportedly being backed by Verstappen
Under-fire New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is reportedly getting some backing from an unusual source - fellow Red Bull Racing driver and four time world champion Max Verstappen. Just two races into his first full F1 season Lawson's seat in the second Red Bull car is being widely speculated about heading into the Japanese Grand Prix next week. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Outcry after RNZ time capsule opened 25 years too early
There's been public outcry after an RNZ time capsule was opened 25 years earlier than it should have been after Parliament's security services feared it could be a bomb. After carefully opening the 20 litre paint tin-turned-time-capsule, and making sure it didn't contain any explosives, decades worth of RNZ memorabilia was unearthed. Ashleigh McCaull's report starts three decades ago, in a news story on the defunct Capital Nightly News.
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Auckland Council votes in support of plans to upgrade Eden Park
Auckland Council has overwhelmingly decided to vote in support of plans to upgrade Eden Park. Auckland Council's been debating which option it wants to back - the other main one being a Waterfront stadium. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Lisa Owen.
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