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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....

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 thei...

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...

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. Lear...

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 brother...

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 megapho...

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 inform...

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.f...

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