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The owners of Wellington's Chocolate Fish cafe want a clear pathway to residency for hospitality workers from overseas. In an open letter to the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, they say hospo work holds little interest to kiwi job seekers other than as supplementary income for students. While they commend the government's work to bring more tourists and events to Aotearoa they say the very industry that supports and serves the tourists lacks experienced workers. Chocolate Fish cafe owner operator John Pennington spoke to Lisa Owen.

Teacher unions and the Principals Federation are worried non-disclosure agreements are stifling genuine consultation over school reforms. They say the agreements create an unprecedented level of secrecy over important changes like new curriculums. The Education Ministry says it is standard practice. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

A Black Power member accused of killing a former gang president in Lower Hutt has had his charges withdrawn. Wipuhara Kapene was accused of murdering Albert Enoka after he was shot dead at a Naenae property in Seddon Street on 10 December last year. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Lisa Owen.

After a crushing defeat to the Springboks the All Blacks turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup. Coach Scott Robertson's side will want to put the record loss behind them as they gear up to take on the Wallabies. The Australians already pulled off one major upset over South Africa last month and will be looking to do the same at Eden Park this weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government has said it is speeding up a suite of classroom upgrades and school maintenance projects to help boost the struggling construction sector. It has announced a near half-billion-dollar investment package this afternoon, though only $58 million of that is new money. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about several countries coming out and recognising Palestine as a sovereign state.

Raglan's Xtreme Zero waste recyling centre is banning cast-offs from the China based fast fashion giant Shein. It says the poor quality and the sheer volumme Shein garments mean its a real challenge to sell them in their recycle retail store. Shein clothes tend to be made from synthetic fabrics, and testing has shown some contain harmful chemical like formaldehyde and are sold for extremely low prices. It's also alleged some Shein staff are working 75 hour weeks and getting just one day off a month. Jemma Hovelmeier from Xtreme Zero Waste in Raglan spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic second visit to the UK wrapping up, as well as two teens being charged over a hack that cost Transport for London millions of pounds.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Netball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when it announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series. That series starts on Sunday when the Silver Ferns host South Africa in Auckland. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.