The government will allow a 'Parent Boost' visa from September.

It will grant parents of citizens multi-entry access for five years, with the opportunity for renewal once - meaning they could hold the visa for 10 years.

Applicants will also need to meet specific health, income, and insurance requirements.

NZ Immigration Principal Consultant Katy Armstrong says New Zealand's not always just a skip across the ditch. For some people its a 24-hour journey or more, so the visa's a significant move.

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Steve Price and Mike Hosking discuss the impacts of Scott Morrison’s COVID policies and support for Australian citizens.

Morrison provided relief money for countless Australians during COVID to keep families afloat during the pandemic. A move he now says has led Australians to lean on the government.

Price also discussed the use of Amazon to order machetes and large knives into Australia, and if the machete ban will work as the government intended.

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There are plenty of questions after an Australian naval ship accidentally blocked internet and radio services across parts of the country.

It's understood the radar of the HMAS Canberra accidentally interfered with one of the shared spectrum bands that anyone can use free of charge.

Intelligence expert Paul Buchanan saysoperational security was lacking.

He wants to know why the Canberra was on a commercial band, given it's the most important ship in the Australian navy

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