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The UK Prime Minister says there are serious questions that need to be addressed about how racial accusations inform police decision-making.
Newly-released bodycam footage shows a dying Henry Nowak handcuffed by police after being stabbed.
His killer, Vickrum Digwa, lied at the scene about being the victim of a racist attack - while Nowak failed to get the help he needed.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the responses to the case further.
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Higher mortgage rates have given the Reserve Bank a 'bit of breathing space', its chief economist says.
Paul Conway, one of the Reserve Bank committee members who voted to keep the OCR on hold last week, said the market is doing some of the work for the central bank.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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The SpaceX IPO launch is set for later this month, and experts are speculating about what it could mean for the market.
It reportedly plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion.
Jeremy Hutton from Milford Asset Management explained the risks ahead of the launch.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Wednesday, 3 June, 2026, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says he agrees with amalgamation but thinks the government's set an unfair timeframe.
We talk to the Hospitality NZ chief executive about a dramatic rise in closures in the industry.
Football commentator Jason Pine now fears for what England will do to the All Whites after a humiliating loss to Haiti.
And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Maurice Williamson debate whether the Te Huia train trip between Auckland and Hamilton is worth it after a fares increase.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Does Andrew Little have a point about the deadline for council amalgamation being unrealistic? Could the Government have given councils more time?
Is increased fares the last thing Te Huia needs as it goes into the last year of its trial?
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