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That's how dozens of Auckland faith leaders have described the government's planned move on orders... in an open letter. More than 30 signed their names and are calling for more funding for housing and support services. The bill gives police the power to issue move on orders to rough sleepers..people begging or obstructing entrance ways or showing intent to inhabit a public place. St Matthew in the City's Reverend Cate Thorn, signed the letter which says the policy has the potential to do real harm.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how newly released files have revealed more about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a trade envoy and how the late Queen Elizabeth was involved. She also spoke about how new figures reveal migration to Britain has dropped significantly and how Lord of the Rings fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new "precious" collectable.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Auckland FC's first shot at A-League glory will play out in Penrose with a clash against Sydney FC in the grand final. The two clubs are at opposite ends of the experience scale when it comes to finals football, but they do have a few things and people in common. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

It will be lights out for a top Hawkes Bay restaurant next week. But don't panic St George's restaurant is unplugging as part of World Environment Day. All non-essential electricity will be switched off; it will be candlelight all the way. But without an oven what's the plan for cooking the kai? St George's owner Frankie Godinho spoke to Lisa Owen.

Ambulance services say a funding boost will give them faster response times in Auckland and improve conditions for staff. But with St John yet to negotiate a new contract with the government, they're still hopeful of an agreement to fully fund their day-to-day operations. Health correspondent Kate Green has more

A massive gaming platform that's introduced new safety measures for kiwi kids said it's leading the way, but it's not perfect. Roblox has set up new kids' accounts, with limits on chat functions and more parental controls adding to safety measures like AI age checks. Internationally Roblox is lawsuits, and allegations predators are grooming children in its virtual world. Sean Lyons the Chief Online Safety Officer at Netsafe New Zealand spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's more screen test, than taste test first, when it comes to Gen Z making food choices. A leading food innovator is warning producers to get onboard or be left behind. Food and beverage expert Nicola O'Rourke believes the digital natives don't surf the supermarket aisles, they are more likely to encounter food first online and using AI search tools. Nicola O'Rourke spoke to Lisa Owen.

The fuel crisis is hitting lots of us pretty hard, but when you're a travel business it's a double whammy. So, they're faced with the dilemma, suck it up or pass it on. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has been chatting to operators.

A New Zealander held by American immigration authorities has been denied a bid for freedom because of a technology glitch. Everlee Wihongi's been in ICE custody since early April but had been hoping to convince a judge she should be freed. But as Bill Hickman reports, the internet let her down.