Anthony Albanese's Labor government had a landslide victory overnight, marking the first re-election in Australia since 2004.

It's seen a mix of reactions, with some analysts even saying Albanese has Donald Trump to thank for his win.

Australia correspondent Sam Emery joins with the latest.

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The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding.

The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement.

The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities.

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Physician associates will soon be a regulated profession working in primary care and hospitals.

These are health professionals who have been trained overseas, who have the function of a GP but have to work under the supervision of a doctor.

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The Government has set aside $68.5 million for an interest free EV charger loan scheme.

The private sector will be able to apply for a loan to increase the number of chargers in New Zealand.

It's committed to 10,000 public chargers by 2030, up from around 1,400 currently available.

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Almost all of our local government representatives have had a public persona before they went forward for the role.

Is that really all it takes?

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Christopher Luxon had a spree of phone calls with world leaders this week regarding the ongoing U.S. trade war, but Winston Peters says he should have been consulted beforehand.

Political commentator Peter Dunne says the Prime Minister was completely in his right to make calls without speaking to the Foreign Minister first.

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The previously announced 60 square metre granny flats that property owners will be able to build without building or resource consent - will now be 70sqm.

Recent changes to the RMA will also help make it easier for these flats to be built as well as more affordable.

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On the Republican Party's 'Liberation Day', President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs internationally.

New Zealand was caught in the crossfire with a 10% tariff, but we got off easy compared to other countries. But how is it impacting our global relationships?

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