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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including how soaring fuel prices could affect planned transport projects, and a new cruise ship disease outbreak. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including how soaring fuel prices could affect planned transport projects, and a new cruise ship disease outbreak.

Some transport projects may have to be delayed after soaring fuel prices were projected to drain between $80m and $311m from the national funding pool that pays for New Zealand’s roads and public transport.

A cruise ship off France has been held off shore after a gastro bug outbreak.

The Australian Government has secured an aircraft to transport a group of Australians and a New Zealander who were on a cruise ship stricken with hantavirus.

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing today for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan.

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Health Minister Simeon Brown said the new service would help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families have greater access to specialist care closer to home.

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Simeon Brown spoke from Parliament.

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Six people were arrested in the operation earlier this week and face a combined 30 charges.

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Air NZ expecting loss of up to $390m amid fuel price surge

Air New Zealand is expecting a loss of over $300 million by the end of the financial year, citing "elevated and volatile" jet fuel prices.

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Corrections staffer investigated over relationship with inmate

A Corrections staffer quit while being investigated over allegations they were in a relationship with an inmate they had assessed for parole.

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Cops find trailer full of cannabis plants after noticing 'strong smell'

Four men were arrested after their alleged attempt to hide and move the plants failed.

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Health Minister Simeon Brown said the new service would help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families have greater access to specialist care closer to home.

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Southland raids following 'routine arrest' uncover drugs, over $60,000 cash

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