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The All Blacks are gearing up for the second test of their end of year tour. After a nervy win over Ireland last weekend in Chicago, this week they're in Edinburgh to face Scotland. The All Blacks have never lost to the Scots and look to continue that streak when they kick-off at Murrayfield this Sunday. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland Transport wants to extend parking charges in the popular Ponsonby dinning district to end the current "free for all". It is looking to extend paid street parking out to 9pm on Thursdays to Saturdays in busy streets around Ponsonby. Auckland Transport network planning group manager Andrew McGill spoke to Lisa Owen.

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the death toll from a cargo plane crash in Kentucky rising, as well as Supreme Court hearing on whether Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were justified.

Michelin stars could apparently guide more tourists to Aotearoa. The prestigious stars are awarded to restaurants offering quote " outstanding cooking" and the guide of the same name reviews and recommends restaurants. Tourism Minister Louise Upston has revealed $6.3 million from the tourism levy is being spent on getting Michelin into New Zealand. Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Police linking the train-attack accused to multiple incidents, as well as a debate among rsidents of "Prince Andrew Road" about whether the street needs a name change.

Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is now almost certain to close after it received news this afternoon that Health NZ won't save it. ACC recently stopped funding clients to use Whakamatutu's services and the centre hoped Health NZ could cover the shortfall. But in an email this afternoon Health NZ told the centre it didn't have any discretionary funds available. Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington Board chair Dame Diana Crossan spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The sun is shining in Auckland which is good news for the Black Caps and cricket fans who have had to endure some rain-interrupted games in the early part of the international season. In a couple of hours the Black Caps and the West Indies will start their tour with the first of five T20s. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Mental health advocates are welcoming a funding boost for crisis care but are concerned there's no national plan and decisions are being made based on decades old data. The government has detailed a $61.5 million dollar funding boot for mental health crisis services. It includes 40 additional frontline clinical staff for crisis asessments and treatment teams nationwide. Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey spoke to Lisa Owen.

Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre, but the details remain unclear. Representatives from Auckland City Mission, and a range of other organisations working in the sector have told RNZ they believe the government is taking an urgent, "move on" approach to homelessness.