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The leader of the Opportunities Party hopes to win a seat in Christchurch, but could a deal be made to guarantee him the seat and for National to avoid potential negotiations with New Zealand First? Why are large commercial operations like Sanitarium not paying income tax? Plus drones and drugs and UK prisons, and the development rules that insist only short dogs are allowed Learn more about your...

Lauren Dickason's sentencing is approaching and supporters are calling for leniency. Could Labour's latest promise to back new supermarket companies change prices? Plus could the bed bugs invading Paris find their way to New Zealand in returning rugby fans suitcases and you decide the best chippie flavour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is 2 months since three people died from mushroom poisoning in Australia - why are there no developments? We have the background to the Tupac Shakur murder charges nearly 30 years after his death, why the UN might need a shake up and the dog driving in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ABs have proved they’re still a serious contender for this Rugby World Cup, blitzing Italy by scoring 14 tries in a 96-17 victory. Former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, shares analysis on how the All Blacks performed today and what they need to do ahead of their final pool match against Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks face off against Italy Saturday morning (NZ time) in their next pool game in the Rugby World Cup. What preparations have the All Blacks been making and what does having players return from injury mean when it comes to the game plan? Former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, shares his thoughts on what the All Blacks need to bring to the game this weekend. Learn more about y...

A big week on the election trail, Newsable makes sense of the week in politics. How Donald Trump is pretty much banned from doing business in New York and what is the worry about golden clams setting up shop in the Waikato River? Plus your chance to stay in a recreated Shrek swamp home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Freedom and Rights Coalition is due to protest at parliament today, but what about and are police prepared? Plus Labour's health spokesperson talks about getting hit by lightning and her party's $1bn Pharmac funding promise and the "sweet natured" three flipppered Black Turtle's long road to recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National has released its welfare policy - what impact might it have on beneficiaries? Top rugby podcaster tells us about his picks for the quarter finals, Taylor Swift now appears to be the most searched for person on the internet and the politicians hit by lightning - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National's transport policy talks road speeds and cones, but why road cones? Newsable talks to theirn transport spokesperson Simeon Brown to find out more. China is looking to police what people wear, cops are to starting using digi note takers rather than pen and paper and could the writers' strike in the US be over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gastro outbreak in a tourist hotspot is baffling investigators and raising questions about our drinking water supply. Wah's next for the Warriors? We ask Adam Blair. And we talk to a man preparing for a 24-hour bungy marathon. Plus: peanut butter habits and drama on The Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our little tribute to the Warriors. UP THE WAHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re dedicating the ENTIRE show to the mighty Wahs! We speak with former Warrior (and former Bronco) Adam Blair, and we've got incredible insights from Shaun Johnson's personal mental skills coach. Also, why vintage Warriors merch is going off on TradeMe, and an excruciating decision for one kiwi fan attending the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard the bad news about petrol prices possibly reaching $3.50 a litre by Christmas (!) so is this the new normal? Canada accuses India of assassinating a Canadian citizen, plus what you should say when asked: "What is your favourite book?" And the fattest of fat bears and a doughnut truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first leader's debate of the campaign - Tova O'Brien assesses how well the two Chris's went. The four year Russell Brand investigation by media, the Ig Nobel science award for inventions that make you laugh, then think plus the art installation that could be a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inquiry into the abuse at Dilworth school is out, so what do victims want now? Labour is pledging support for the installation of solar panels, but how much does it all cost? Fortifying food with iron to help those such as vegans, plus the Irish meteor crater, that wasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wahs are into the preliminary finals. It's an amazing effort, but what role did the fans play? The former British nurse convicted of multiple baby murders, is appealing her conviction, the Welsh political reporter fighting misinformation that he is the nephew of the Welsh First Minister and anti-clamping bandits in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks got their World Cup campaign back on track with an 11-try thrashing of Namibia - although Ethan de Groot's red card soured their night. Rugby icon and Sky Sports pundit Jeff Wilson joins Jess from the Stadium de Toulouse to provide expert analysis of the major talking points - including whether the tournament format is fair on the game's minnows. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

"The glamour guys should have a field day!" That's All Black legend and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson's take as he previews New Zealand's Rugby World Cup pool match against Namibia in Toulouse tomorrow morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior GPs have issued a plea for action to retain staff as the local health service reaches tipping point. We wrap up the highs and lows of the political week, explore what's going on with claims of mummified aliens plus Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will small businesses survive another 12 months with inflation above ideal levels and are there any political parties promising help? Google has been taken to court by the US government, but why? Plus vegelections are on and Imogen is dreaming about a job in the United States as a Taylor Swift reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government's books have been opened and things aren't looking great, but they're not looking absolutely terrible. The bad news is inflation may stay high and interest rates may go up again. We get the TLDR from. Stuff's political editor. Morocco is struggling to deal with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake so why aren't they accepting all the aid on offer? Plus tramping safety in the fa...

Tom Phillips and his children are still on the run after disappearing from their home in Marokopa. But what is known about where he might be and do the police have any leads? The CEO of One NZ fronts after his company was rated as the worst mobile provider by the Commerce Commission, why are the national anthems sounding so bad at the Rugby World Cup and how a fat bear competition saved a man's li...

With polls showing National and Act could form New Zealand’s next government, David Seymour is floating the idea of a 'confidence without supply' deal with National - what?! Plus we look at why housing is at a huge crossroads this election ... and we meet a local legend bringing a bit of cheer to flood-ravaged Hawke's Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the fallout from the All Blacks' first ever loss in a Rugby World Cup pool game begins, legend and Sky Sports pundit Jeff Wilson joins Emile from the New Zealand dugout at the Stade de France to discuss the major talking points - and how the ABs can bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson previews the All Blacks opening Rugby World Cup game against France on Saturday morning in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices