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Mr Pohiva is in the second half of his term, having just survived a no-confidence vote, but has also lost three key cabinet ministers along the way.

The Prime Minister says he is committed to high standards and expects his cabinet ministers to work harder now.

RNZ reports Mr Pohiva acknowledges it has been a tough few weeks but says they have some clear goals in mind.

He says the Minister of Tourism, Semisi Sika and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Semisi Fakahau have an important part to play.

Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone have brought their show Air Play to the State Theatre in Melbourne.

It features the pair inside giant balloons and "air sculpting" — the art of manipulating fabrics and confetti using air.

While the show is apolitical, Bloom said the New Yorkers could not avoid questions about the soon-to-be inaugurated US President-elect, Donald Trump.

"This show was built in an Obama world, when people liked to laugh and see things that were beautiful, so that's the spirit we take forward with us," he joked.