Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Consumer confidence has picked up in recent months - but there's still concerns about the future from some. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence survey for the September quarter rose 9 points to 90.8 points. Westpac senior economist says households will be in a better mood as interest rates come down for 2025 - but it'll take a while before Kiwis see the increase in their back pockets. "I think they're going to start to feel a bit more optimistic going into 2025 - some of those headwinds have been pretty tough for the last few years and there's a big relief coming through." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9 people have been killed and almost 3000 killed after pagers made for Hezbollah were manipulated and exploded in Lebanon. Terrorism expert Greg Barton says it's almost certain Israel is behind the attack. Where will all our paper be recycled now that the Oji paper mill is set to shut? Nicki Nicol from the NZ Olympic Committee tells Heather she's sure we're not seeing the end of the Commonwealth Games, with Glasgow confirmed to host the games in 2026. Plus the Huddle debates whether we need to stop public servants working from home and make them return to the office five days a week.Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotland's come to the rescue and offered to host a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event has been adrift after the Victorian Government pulled out of hosting, citing spiralling costs that blew the budget out to $6.6 billion. NZ Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol says cutting down the Commonwealth Games will be a big change - but this is unprecedented territory. "On the back of that very disappointing decision from our friends across the ditch - we have had to pivot. I have huge gratitude and support for what Scotland have done." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram has made some widespread platform changes to make things safer for teen users. Accounts made by under-18s will be made private by default and notifications won't appear from 10pm to 7am. Instagram is also introducing more adult supervision tools - including letting parents see accounts their teen has recently messaged. Netsafe Chief Online Safety officer Sean Lyons says it's a good step. "It doesn't fix all the problems, but what I think we're starting to see is movement towards giving more protection by default to young people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week before Christmas - with the loss of 75 jobs. It's the latest manufacturing firm challenged by high electricity costs, following Winstone Pulp International closing two mills. Auckland Council waste solutions general manager Parul Sood says paper and cardboard collected from homes hasn't been going to the Penrose mill. "It goes to various markets in Asia, because they sell paper and cardboard as a commodity in the markets - and we get a good price for it." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's suggestions a sabotage of a delivery from Taiwan lead to exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon. At least nine people are dead - including a child - and close to 3000 injured after Hezbollah-owned pagers blew up simultaneously. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. Deakin University terrorism expert Greg Barton says Hezbollah ordered 5000 pagers from Taiwan about five months ago to avoid Israeli surveillance. "Presumably, there was circuitry added with explosives, coded so when a wireless message went out with a certain code, it triggered the devices." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards. Peters and his colleague Shane Jones took issue with Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris after he alleged some in the House are 'masters' of lying. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking. The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday, with several lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Combs was also charged with narcotics offences, kidnapping, arson and bribery - and there's enough evidence to have him put away. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle. Will O'Rourke winning the race to partner captain Tim Southee as the side's two seamers, with New Zealand including four spinners. The Black Caps - who have never won in four attempts at the venue - currently have Sri Lanka 29 for one. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the match further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the debate over a second Auckland harbour crossing continues, one architect has proposed an alternative solution. Reset co-director Garth Falconer has proposed a new six-lane ‘Waitematā Bridge’ positioned 500m from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, costing under $2.5 billion. Falconer says he's discussed this idea with Auckland mayor Wayne Brown - and he's open to additional crossings. "We've had a good discussion and he's interested in looking at multiple crossings and looking at opportunities for urban regeneration." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has avoided jail after admitting to charges of making indecent images of children. Edwards has been handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years, meaning he won't see jail as long as he doesn't re-offend. UK correspondent Enda Brady says his career and reputation are in tatters - as it's clear no one will ever hire him again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer confidence has risen and bounced back to net positive levels for the first time since 2021. Following a small dip in the June quarter, the latest Rabobank survey found it had increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks these results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy. Economists predict the economy will have contracted again, as interest rates took their toll on consumer spending. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his picks for the quarter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weight-loss industry is on track to bring in billions by 2030 - and one Kiwi company is taking advantage of the craze. Calocurb was developed with the help of Plant and Food Research and it's selling itself as a natural appetite suppressant. CEO Sarah Kennedy the company is growing every quarter - and has attracted significant interest in the US. "The biggest thing for us in the US is not only word of mouth, it's advertising. One company spent a billion dollars, but we're not going to do that - we don't have to." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Teachers are concerned about implementing the new maths and literacy curriculum and have urged the Government to delay the changes. Is this a fair thing to ask? According to documents seen by Newstalk ZB, AUT's point-based system of determining who can go on international trips comes with an equity consideration - with Pacific and Maori staff members getting extra points added. Is this worth a review? Wellington mayor Tory Whanau revealed she had to sell her car to make ends meet. Do we have any sympathy? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 September 2024, a massive win in the fight against gangs took place today. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams told Heather nearly every single member of the Comancheros gang has been hit with criminal charges. Three quarters of teachers and principals want the Government to delay the introduction of the new maths and English curriculum, saying they don't have enough time to prepare delivering the new content. On the Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell defends the university's policy to help Māori and Pacifica staff with the travel costs to overseas conferences. Plus, Heather is wondering if her 2.5 year old Iggy is special because he can count to three! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported. Earlier in the year, Minister Chris Penk wanted to roll back insulation standards, citing reports of overheating issues and standards adding extra costs to new homes. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming says the cost of improved insulation for Kiwi homes is significantly less $40,000 - $50,000 cited by some. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health New Zealand says some vape stores are putting profit over the health of our children. In July, the agency sent underage volunteers to 600 stores to attempt to buy vape and cigarette products. 63 retailers were caught - and will face infringement fines. National Public Health Service Compliance Manager Jo Pugh says it's very disappointing. "As a result, we sent out more infringement fines of $500 in this month than we have ever before." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Polkinghorne's defence team says the Crown's accusations against him have been an insult. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021. In his closing remarks Ron Mansfield KC says a lack of injuries on Hanna's body must mean she took her own life. Herald reporter George Block says Mansfield also gave an explanation for Polkinghorne deleting his messages with sex worker Madison Ashton. "Mansfield says that was just because he didn't want that to become public - if it was going to be this big investigation, he didn't want his extramarital liaisons to become public fodder." Ron Mansfield will continue his remarks in the morning before the judge sums up the case, then the jury's expected to start deliberating tomorrow afternoon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major police crackdown on the Comancheros motorcycle gang has landed nearly all its members with criminal charges. A total of 137 charges have been laid and police allege the group has been involved in money laundering, drug trafficking and military-style training. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams says the police operation focused heavily on those higher up the ranks. "That's all the leadership of the gang, past patched members - so 41 members out of a total of 92." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hipkins says there's lessons New Zealand's Labour party can learn from its British counterpart. He's attending the UK Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool this week to meet with members of the recently elected Government. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this comes off the back of an underwhelming poll result for Labour - and Hipkins is getting philosophical about the loss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A probate court in Nevada has begun reviewing evidence to determine who gets to control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death. Evidentiary hearings in the case are scheduled to run until next week - with the court keeping the hearings closed to the public and the media. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Rupert aims to ensure control of the businesses is kept in the hands of his oldest son, Lachlan, to preserve their commercial value. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are determined to shake off their bad luck in Cape Town and bounce back in training. The team is set up up to play against the Wallabies in Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup test. D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 39 million people could die of antibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study says older people are most at risk of driving up infection-based fatalities. Emergency physician Dr John Bonning says this has been a worry in the medical community for quite some time. "People don't seem to necessarily realise that not only are they not doing themselves a disservice by overusing them - but it's actually the community resistance that's growing as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crown has painted Philip Polkinghorne as a tinderbox ready to catch fire at any point - in its closing remarks. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, but his defence says she committed suicide. The prosecution says Polkinghorne's meth use, infidelity and rising anger created a perfect storm. Herald Court reporter George Block told Heather du Plessis-Allan the prosecution emphasised an earlier alleged strangulation attack on his wife. He says prosecutor Alysha McClintock said it was the most important piece of evidence. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second assassination attempt against Donald Trump is under the FBI microscope. Secret Service agents noticed a rifle barrel sticking out of a fence - after shots were fired at the former President's Florida golf course this morning. A 58-year-old suspect has been detained - after a witness spotted him fleeing. Florida Correspondent Lauren Tomasi says suspect Ryan Routh is politically vocal on social media. She told Heather du Plessis Allan he's very pro-Ukraine and has posted about Trump before - but so far a motive is unclear. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 September 2024, US correspondent Lauren Tomasi joins Heather from Florida where Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt today. The Crown prosecutor reveals the most important single piece of evidence during the summing up of the Polkinghorne murder case. Heather asks the Finance Minister Nicola Willis whether she'd like a social media ban for her own kids. Plus, the Huddle debates whether Act leader David Seymour's got bratty. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister says he expects rising crime statistics may not reflect what's happening now. The Government's set a goal of 20-thousand fewer victims of crime by 2030, but says recent crime data shows the scale of the challenge ahead. A recent survey shows an increase in people's experience of crime over the past two years, but Paul Goldsmith told Heather du Plessis Allan this means there is a lag. He says he thinks the numbers reflect a peak last year, and should now be starting to turn down. Plus, the government has announced reforms going before Parliament this week include capping sentence discounts at 40 percent and scrapping repeat discounts for youth or remorse. New aggravating factors are also being introduced, to include adults exploiting children by aiding or abetting their offending - and for posting criminal activity online. Paul Goldsmith says the last two ideas came from the previous Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jetstar says it's buzzing to be able to help Hamilton and Dunedin get international flights again. The airline's launching new routes from Hamilton to Sydney and the Gold Coast from June next year. It's the first time the city's had international flights since 2012. Dunedin will also return to the international schedule - with flights between the city and the Gold Coast from next June. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've left plenty of time for the airports to prepare. She says Hamilton will need to touch up their customs and immigration areas. Plus, Tully says it'd be a good thing if its move into Hamilton promotes competition with Auckland Airport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why the directive is needed. Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call. Turns out teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches - leaving the students hungry! Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the new Super Rugby playoff rules are a game changer and the Sports Huddle weighs in. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances. Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation. Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific. The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format. All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the semifinals. That lucky loser will drop one seeding for the semifinals, which means the top seed after round-robin play is guaranteed a home semifinal. New Super Rugby chief executive Jack Mesley tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the new format will bring a lot of interest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from Trade Me suggests 59% of kiwis are “dream scrolling” - scrolling through property listings out of their price range. 38% would rather do it than watch rugby, and 12% would even prefer it over sex. Property commentator Ashley Church tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the dream scrolling is driven by escapism. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has ruled out another Presidential debate ahead of the US election in November. Both Trump and opponent Kamala Harris claimed victory following the debate this week, but polls suggest Harris performed better. In election polls, the candidates are neck and neck. Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that another mishap could result in Trump losing those who are still wavering in the centre. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has issued a directive to all central Government organisations, to prioritise public services on the basis of need rather than ethnicity or other forms of personal identity. Government contracts will also be awarded on the basis of public value, removing the previous Government’s target for 8% of Government agencies annual contracts to be awarded to Māori businesses. Minister of Finance and Public Service Nicola Willis tells Heather du Plessis-Allan real analytical rigour is needed for services that want to target specifically based on personal identity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet has issued a circular laying out expectations that public services should be delivered based on “the needs of all New Zealanders”, fulfilling a coalition agreement secured by Act and New Zealand First that “need” should be prioritised over “race”. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper tells Heather du Plessis-Allan this should have been the case all along, but unfortunately, hasn’t been. Meanwhile, teachers are allegedly eating free school lunches and leaving students without. And, the Waitangi Tribunal has accused the Government of breaching the Treaty. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against rival Kamala Harris before November’s election. Both Trump and Harris claimed victory after the debate this week. Polls indicate the candidates are neck and neck ahead of the election, but that Harris performed better than her Republican opponent in the debate. Harris responded that voters are owed another debate. Harris’ team are trying to downplay any lead, while the race remains so close. Meanwhile, studies show more women are choosing to have their tubes tied since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the biggest increases are being seen in the states that ban abortion. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children are allegedly missing out on free school lunches because staff are eating them first. A parent of students at Tuakau College says her children have missed out for a month, coming home hungry. The students were also denied access to a phone to request their mother bring them food. Associate Education Minister David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to investigate. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the lunch program has a level of trust involved due to its scale and that teachers may have misinterpreted how it functions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS. A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports. Fresh fruit and vegetable prices kept falling, down 12 percent. Falling kūmara, potatoes, and lettuce prices led the way. Potatoes are now the cheapest they’ve been in three years. NZ Herald business editor at large explains the factors driving this data. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G.J. Gardner, New Zealand’s largest franchised group house-building business and biggest residential builder, is planning to expand further. The business is aiming for a 30 percent growth in franchise numbers in the next year, according to new reports. G.J. Gardner's Grant Porteous says there'll always be demand for housing - even during economic downturns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stage is set for the first ever all-civilian commercial spacewalk. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, alongside a a pair of SpaceX engineers and a former Air Force pilot blasted off earlier this week - and if all goes well, the walk will take place in a few hours. Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki explains that space is an inhospitable environment for humans - meaning the crew is carrying out a risky mission.  "There's no air, you'll suffocate - it's extremely hot if you're in the sun and it's freezing if you're in the shadows. It's just the most inhospitable environment for humans." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump dominated the post-debate discussion with his outlandish statements about immigrants, abortion and the economy. Will the 'cats and dogs' and 'transgender operations' comments hurt his campaign - or do supporters not care? Can Health NZ achieve its targets with no extra money on hand? Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveiled his plan for a second harbour crossing - does this scheme have legs or is it totally bonkers. Zara and Mike Tindall raised a few eyebrows over their decision to put Apple AirTags on their kids to track them. Is this a good idea? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 September 2024, how will Health NZ actually slash waiting lists and improve cancer care? Counties Manukau Chief Medical Officer Dr Andrew Connolly tells Heather about the plan to hit the Government's health targets. What's behind Donald Trump's claim that immigrants in Ohio are eating cats and dogs? 1News US correspondent Logan Church took a deep dive into the facts. An expert weighs in on Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's plan to build another harbour bridge between Pt Chevalier and the North Shore. Plus the Huddle debates if it's ever okay to put an air tag on your kids. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giant Google is being accused of playing hardball with the Government and media companies over the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill would force Google to pay for the journalism and news content that help drive its business model. NZME editor-at-large Shayne Currie says it's unlikely Google will pull away from New Zealand altogether - despite the company's threats. "They will certainly be reviewing their stance - they've actually said publicly in their submission to Parliament for the Fair Digital News Bill that they will need to review operations in New Zealand if the bill goes ahead." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this debate in Australia on banning social media for kids - I have just come across an article that makes the best comparison yet for how we should deal with this issue. Treat it like sex. This article is by an academic in Australia and she argues that the best way to protect kids from social media is by teaching them its dangers, like we do with sex. I think we know now that banning sex for teens doesn't work, celibacy all the way through to marriage doesn’t work - and the best way to deal with it is with sex education. We teach kids how the whole thing works, we teach them how to be safe, and most kids actually do end up fine. That, she says, is how we should treat social media. Teach the kids how it works, teach them about the algorithms that push information at you, teach them that if you click something you’ll get more of the same, teach them how the perfect model lying by the pool with her perfect boyfriend on the perfect holiday is just a photo and it's not real. And teach them how to be safe, teach them not to look at certain things, show them how to talk about what they see if it upsets them and so on. But with sex - we do ban it as well. We say kids under sixteen cannot legally have sex, we put these guardrails up, and I think we should do that with social media too, if only as a guardrail. For kids under a certain age, ban it. No social media. But ban it knowing the ban is just a guardrail - it's not going to work. Most kids are going to flout it because if it doesn't work for sex, it won't work for social media. But educate them as well, that is the most important part. If we think about it like that - kids will do this thing you don't want them to do, if you ban them from doing it, they'll do it anyway. Then you understand the best thing you can do as a parent and an educator is teach the kids how to do it safely. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's out-the-gate claim that migrants eat people's pets has gone viral. In yesterday's presidential debate, the former President claimed migrants in Springfield, Ohio were eating dogs and cats. US correspondent Logan Church says Trump got it from a social media post. "There was absolutely no proof or evidence of anything like this actually happening. But that rumour started spreading like wildfire." Springfield's mayor's released a statement saying it's disappointing misinformation's skewed - and been amplified in the debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.