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It is crunch time for the Warriors, who take on the Panthers in Penrith tomorrow. Plus a round up of what's happened in the first week of the election campaign, do animals dream?... and Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A political poll run for The Post is out and we've got all the latest figures. A push back against tourism companies running trips to the Uyghur's homeland, lab-grown fruit and Paw Patrol snacks in UK recalled after website hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is New Zealand's turn to get a special thank you video tweet from Ukraine, but what is the purpose behind these messages? Plus how to choose the cheapest food box, is India heading towards becoming the next economic superpower and Metallica's biggest fan dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time ever, senior hospital doctors and dentists are going on strike for two hours today. What's going on? A new report says we need to keep on our toes to counter invasive species, what responsibilities do casino's have to their customers ? And we break new ground and have a guest Newsable listener on the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Labour and National launched their political campaigns at the weekend, but was there a winner? Stuff's Chief political correspondent, Tova O'Brien, gives her verdict. Immigration staff says the visas system is in a shambles, the peril of being a name doppelganger for a famous or infamous other plus when is the best time to send an email, if you want it read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata , based in Rotorua, is the first ever te reo Maori immersion school to participate the Rankin Cup - the top prize for boys’ high school hockey in New Zealand. This small school, with a pool of potential hockey players of just 36 boys, has been winning against some of the top high school teams in the country, against the odds. Newsable delves into the secret of their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National has plans to tax online gambling, but will sites agree to play ball? Is there any chance airfares will drop ? The housing market shows signs of green shoots and Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National's tax plans are out, but so are the calculators to see if it all adds up. Tova O'Brien has been gauging reaction. We look at how wages and retail are faring with BNZ's Chief Economist, are female surgeons really better? And why are we obsessed with workplace TV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christchurch had a crime surge last month - specifically car theft involving children and teenagers - and social media is playing a huge part. What are the rules over animals in the city? Plus the tonnes of junk left on the moon and being nice to bus drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law and order is a hot election ticket, so today we look at why people are given home detention. Plus why is it so bloody cold when it's almost spring! Fashion week is upon us, but how sustainable is the industry and would you get a corporate tattoo in exchange for free stuff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Lawson is the youngest Kiwi to race in Formula One for almost half a century. We talk to his proud dad. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins rules out forming a government with New Zealand First. Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains why. We chat to a real-life art detective, who's recovered more than $600 million worth of items stolen from galleries and museums. And we have the latest on the kiss that soured Spain's World Cup celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re on social media, you may have stumbled across Sorority Season, when young women start flocking to US colleges hoping to get into a sorority house. Sororities are largely foreign to us here in Aotearoa, but we discovered an entire industry dedicated to guiding hopefuls through the highly competitive process. So we asked Trisha Addicks, owner of It's All Greek To Me, how it all works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will we see The Warriors take the win tonight when they take on the Dragons? CEO Cameron George is on for a chat. Plus researchers call for a rule change after finding it would be almost impossible to catch Mad Cow disease from blood donations. Is the leader of Wagner group really dead? And Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two brothers who drugged or committed sexual offences against 23 young patrons at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch have been sentenced in the District Court. Danny Jaz has been sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison and Roberto Jaz to 17. Both will serve at least half of that time before being eligible for parole. Emile and Imogen talk to Blair Ensor from the Press newsroom, who covered the brothers' trial, about the hearing - and the reaction in the courtroom. Warning: Discusses issues related to suicide and sexual offences. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With media reports outlining the huge variation in the amounts donated to the different political parties, we look at whether whole system is fair or open to too much influence. The scientists who have replicated music being heard from patients brainwaves, how China's economy is hitting New Zealand and the best jokes from Edinburgh's Fringe Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staff at Immigration say they were ignored when they warned managers the a work visa was a recipe for exploitation. Trump's heft bail pricetag, Shag switches sides plus the failed Fyre Festival organisers are going for another round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National promises nearly $300m over four years for drugs for 13 cancers, but it this the best way to fix gaps in treatment? A high profile murder case, with a missing person, but no body, is being re-tried in Christchurch. The big spending by Fifa officials in New Zealand plus recording breaking animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Wilkinson’s goal in the opening match kickstarted the World Cup's hold on the Kiwi public. But how can Aotearoa ensure the event has an enduring legacy? Jess McCarthy chats to Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain has taken out the Fifa Women's World Cup! Sky commentator Kristina Eddy gives us on-the-whistle reaction to the dramatic final. Plus, Labour wants kids to learn about tax and savings at school, AI is being touted as a way to save the kiwi and politicians are hitting TikTok - things are about to get weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lauren Dickason trial highlighted some issues we don’t discuss much in New Zealand - the mental health of mothers, for example. Today, Kristina Grace, founder of the Mothers Helpers support group, urges people to be kinder to mums who might need help. And law expert Professor Chris Gallavin tackles the legal fallout - including whether current justice rules are fit for purpose. For more information about Mothers Helpers, click here. WARNING: This podcast covers issues that may be distressing for some, including mental health. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will take out the Fifa Women's World Cup? We've turned to fabulous Sky commentator Kristina Eddy to give us a steer. Plus the latest in the poison mushroom deaths in Australia, birthday cake beer anyone? And it's Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government has unveiled its plan for land transport over the next decade, prioritising more than $20 billion of funding on 14 new roads and public transport links. It wants to help pay for the repairs by increasing fuel tax by 12c over three years from next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Dickason has been found guilty of murdering her children, We speak to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen who has been covering the trial throughout. Former Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere fires departing shots at leadership. What the OCR announcement might mean for you and why you shouldn't record TikToks on work time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The jury in the trial of Lauren Dickason has found the 43 year old mother guilty of murdering her 3 daughters by a majority verdict. She had denied murdering her children in Timaru ,after recently moving from South Africa, due to insanity and infanticide. Newsable spoke to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen shortly after the verdict was read out in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near record numbers of people are arriving in New Zealand, but tens of thousands are also leaving. So is this a good or bad thing? Top tips for selling your stuff online, Australia v England tonight in the Fifa semi finals and tracking shopping duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires moving a mile a minute on the Hawaiian island of Maui. We talk to a local news anchor in Honolulu. Diane Ako, about the scale of the devastation caused by the blazes. A new race to the moon is now on, we preview the gripping Fifa World Cup semi finals and talk about possibly the weirdest political poll questions ever. Image of Maui courtesy of DNLR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The jury has retired to consider the verdict in Lauren Dickason trial. Earlier today, the Judge, Justice Cameron Mander, delivered his summary of the trial. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Newsable spoke to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen who is covering the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuff's Chief Political Correspondent, Tova O'Brien, gives Newsable her verdict on Labour's tax policy if it returns to government, which includes removing GST on fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. Plus a mysterious disappearance in the Australian outback, getting rangitahi off the vapes and a legal battle over emojis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're at the pointy end of the FIFA Women's World Cup and here's the latest contest: "borderline inhumane" v "psychological thriller". But whatever your take on game-deciding penalty shootouts, Sky commentator and former Football Fern Anna Green gives Newsable some expert insights into how they unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does New Zealand need to do now, to make sure it's not hit by summer wildfires like those that have broken out in parts of Hawaii. Plus it's quarter finals stage in the Fifa World Cup, the ironic re-cycling sticker vigilantes and Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A clinical psychologist for the defence in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has been cross examined by the Crown today. Ghazi Metoui gave his assessment of the accused in court yesterday saying he backed earlier defence witnesses who said she was insane at the time of the killings. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Newsable spoke to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen who is covering the trail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 6 months since New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage by freedom fighters in the Indonesian province of Papua. Newsable speaks to Stuff reporter Nadine Roberts who's in contact with the group. The rapper who shot Megan Thee Stallion gets sent to prison, what economic benefit does New Zealand get from the Fifa World Cup and phones in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A defence psychiatrist in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has been cross-examined by the Crown today. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Newsable talks to Stuff’s Martin Van Beynen who is covering the trial Please be cautious about listening to this distressing content and if you or someone you know needs to chat, there are links and phone numbers on the Stuff website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government's made two big renewable energy announcements in recent days, but how significant are they? It appears there are more applicants for jobs in areas that were crying out for staff. How do you forage safely for mushrooms? Plus the all time favourite kids movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Defence in the trial of Lauren Dickason, has called another of its own forensic psychiatrists today. Justin Barry-Walsh has supported claims Dickason’s depression was a result of giving birth and that she was suffering a mental disorder at the time of the killings. 43 year old Lauren Dickason denies murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and infanticide. Stuff’s Martin Van Beynen is covering the trial Remember the details of this trial are quite harrowing, so please be cautious about listening to this content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Black squad for the Rugby World Cup has been revealed. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson shares his thoughts on the squad and what it's like to hear your name called out. Plus - why has the cost of some illegal drugs dropped, election for Bird of the Century and 10 ways to enjoy yourself and not break the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A psychiatrist has been challenged over her assessment of Lauren Dickason. Lauren Dickason is the South African mother accused of murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide. Simone McLeavey works out of Hillmorton Hospital, where the accused was first held. She was asked by the Court to assess Lauren Dickason's mental state and last week told the court that Dickason had no delusional symptoms. Newsable talks to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen, who is covering the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those fiscal holes are emerging all over. What are they and how much do they matter? How Wellington is trying to entice New Yorkers to move, plus Fifa heads towards quarter finals and the celebrating fugitive who gave himself away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brainstorm between a New Zealand based gelato making king, Gianpaolo Grazioli, or Giapo, and the American popstar queen, Cher has resulted in an icecream truck in L.A. selling an especially created gelato - Cherlato. But how did this all come about? Newsable spoke to Giapo from L.A. about how it all tracked back to Cher's visit to New Zealand in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the round of 16, but with so many upsets who are the teams to watch now? Sky's Anna Green is here to guide us through. Plus the threat from the drug Monkey Dust, saving platypus and Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third psychiatrist has given evidence at the trial of Lauren Dickason. Lauren Dickason is the South African mother accused of murdering her three daughters in Timaru. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide. Simone McLeavey works out of Hillmorton Hospital, where Dickason was first held. She was asked by the Court to assess Lauren Dickason's mental state. Newsable talks to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen, who is covering the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do drone strikes on Moscow mean for the war in Ukraine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Erik Monasterio has been cross examined by Lauren Dickason's defence team, and in the process, been accused of taking a dislike to her. Dickason is on trial over the deaths of her three daughters in Timaru. She's pleaded not guilty, and it seems likely the trial will run at least a week over the allotted time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why on earth is Auckland suffering an outbreak of sinkholes? We get some info from AUT's John Tookey. Banning multitasking in the car, Al Brown on judging New Zealand's supreme pie plus the stairwell for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Erik Monasterio has told the court he does not believe Lauren Dickason was insane at the time she killed her three daughters in Timaru. He's been giving evidence at her trial in Christchurch. Dickason has pleased not guilty to murdering the girls, relying on a defence of insanity or infanticide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July is the hottest month on record, could August be hotter? But an environmental scientist says we can still do something. Could X or Twitter turn into WeChat and is that a good thing? Plus crazy madness over supermarket promotion stickers and the Loch Ness monster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A defence psychiatrist has been cross examined at the trial of Lauren Dickason. She denies murdering her children, using a defence of insanity and infanticide. Stuff's Martin Van Beynen is covering the trial and says clear themes are starting to emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heartbreaking final hurdle loss for the Football Ferns brings their World Cup campaign to a close. Why what you think is in your workout supplement might not actually be in it .. and other things might be instead. Plus, new research on the true cost of boozy nights out, and it's more than a hungover sickie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's crunch time for the Football Ferns at the World Cup .. so we break down their chances, and what needs to happen in other games for them to make history and get out of the group stages. Former Football Fern Anna Green is with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down where we're at one week in to the FIFA womens world cup ... and get the view of an expert on who's looking good for the title. Why UFOs are on the agenda at the US Congress, how does someone decide a pair of sneakers is worth 80k, and we're back with pub quiz ready trivia in Fun Fact Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices