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Prisoners who were freed under the Government's last early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate, according to new reports.
Many of these inmates were let out as part of the 2024 early release scheme to ease overcrowding - with one prison governor describing it as a 'revolving door'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed interest in making changes, and no has Reform's Nigel Farage.
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New Zealand business confidence fell 2 points in August to 54 from 56 last month - and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean for the OCR.
There's speculation the cash rate could be set for an increase this Wednesday.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly outlined his prediction further ahead of the next update.
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Jewellery chain Michael Hill is reporting a 376 percent increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business.
New Zealand retail revenue is up 3.1 percent.
CEO Jonathan Waecker says it's a great result that profit has gone up in all three markets, including New Zealand.
"Our offer in New Zealand is resonating really, really strongly, and in Australia, we are seeing some softness with certain consumers - so we're just needing to go to market a little bit differently."
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 31 August, 2026, why the group representing truckies is angry at the Government cancelling next year's increase in the fuel excise tax.
Louise Nicholas on why she supports a proposal to replace juries with expert panels for rape trials.
We ask a pilot if the low-flying planes ahead of the All Blacks test in South Africa really is a safety issue.
And Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani on The Huddle. One of them gives ACT leader David Seymour a telling off.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Government has deferred the planned fuel tax increase - with a smaller five cent hike planned for 2028 instead. Do we think this is the right move, or will this cost us in the long run?
ACT's David Seymour says New Zealand needs to renegotiate its role in the Paris Agreement - or step away. This follows Luxon saying National will stay in the agreement and hold firm to this in future coalition negotiations. Do we agree with Luxon or Seymour? Which will be better for the economy - and New Zealand's future?
Some jets flew quite low over the stadium ahead of the second All Blacks v Springboks test in Cape Town - and it sparked a divided response on social media. Was this too risky or are people just being uptight again?
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