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Immigration officials aren't committing to an all-out ban on out-of-hours compliance visits to suspected overstayers.

Authors of an independent review of Dawn Raids-style visits say the Government should consider banning or restricting the practice.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's chief executive says such visits are very rare.

But Carolyn Tremain says they're looking at the report's recommendations.

"And we'll be updating our standard procedures and operating procedures and guidelines for our compliance officers."

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Australian farmers say their Government should walk away from trade negotiations with the EU - if it's offered conditions similar to New Zealand's deal.

Our free trade agreement signed overnight will remove tariffs for 97 percent of our EU exports over time - but only small amounts of meat and dairy, before they kick in.

Australian agriculture scientist Chris Russell says it wouldn't suit Australia.

"New Zealand has to make its own judgements where they're prepared to trade off the agricultural products for some of the other investment."

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Several Australian public servants were the subject of criticism over adverse findings in the robodebt royal commission report.

Commissioner Catherine Holmes found that public servants had mislead cabinet that legislation was not required for the scheme.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says that the public sector is one of Australia's largest organisations, meaning public servants should know their responsibilities.

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A review is suggesting the Government consider outlawing dawn raids.

The investigation led by lawyer Michael Heron, KC was prompted by revelations that after-hours visits continued.

Recommendations include ensuring the raids are a last resort - and considering those impacted, like children and the elderly.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says these dawn raid tactics are inhumane and he agrees changes should be made to immigration law.

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All Blacks captain Sam Cane could face disciplinary consequences for tripping a pitch invader.

Footage emerged of the flanker flicking his leg out which resulted in the rogue fan hitting the turf before continuing to elude security.

Cane has since apologised on social media.

Sportstalk host Adam Cooper explains further- and why he doesn't think Cane needed to apologise.

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Auckland Transport has explained why it delayed telling commuters about this morning's bus driver strike.

It had been informed on Friday evening.

Metro Optimisation Manager Richard Harrison says they knew general details from Friday - but only found out on Sunday morning which services would be affected.

"Over the last year through the disruptions caused by the driver shortage, people have been grumpy at us when we've given out announcements that didn't give them enough detail. So I think we were responding rightly to that."

Disruptions will continue for Auckland commuters this week, after unsuccessful talks today between the union and operator NZ Bus.

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The country's law students want fewer exams.

The NZ Law Student Association has released a survey which shows that 90% of students believe there is too much emphasis on external examinations.

The associations President Manraj Singh Rahi told Heather du Plessis Allan that law students are looking for a change.

Rahi says they want their assessment to more closely reflect the skills and expertise required when they enter the workplace.

He says they are disputing assessment style, rather than the importance of assessments.

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More than one thousand houses might have been signed off by a fake engineer.

It's been revealed that an engineering technologist has been signing off documents such as building codes by using his colleagues identities without their permission.

Engineering New Zealand says it's been going on for about six years and affects over 40 councils.

Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that the person had clients across New Zealand.

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Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says questions should be asked about Peeni Henare's conflicts of interest.

National claims contracts around Covid and Smokefree New Zealand went to Henare's partner's ad agency.

Soper told Heather du-Plessis Allan that because Henare is Associate Health Minister, it's a clear conflict.

He says former Health Minister Andrew Little was asked if any conflict was looked into and said no.

But Henare says he disclosed his relationship, and is confident that he has managed his interests in accordance with the Cabinet Manual.

He says he made no ministerial decisions to contract with her business.

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Little surprise that Donald Trump's aide Walt Nauta has professed his innocence over the handling of official White House documents.

He's pleaded not guilty to six charges relating to concealing secret government documents at the former US President’s south Florida resort at Mar-a-Lago.

This comes as Trump has multiple legal cases looming over him.

US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Nauta's court appearance was quiet compared to the circus when Trump appeared.

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