A student representative says Otago University is being proactive around student safety during orientation week.

A jam-packed calendar events kicks off in Dunedin today - including the famous toga party, DJs, movie nights, and an international food festival. 

Students' Association President, Daniel Leamy, says students should have fun in a safe way - and with so many people out and about, look after their friends.

"There's 20,000-odd students down here in Dunedin now, for the vast majority, students are well-behaved."

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Labour's issued a list of demands for the Government before it will sign up to the Free Trade Agreement with India.

Chris Hipkins says the FTA needs stronger safeguards against exploiting migrants.

He wants the full official advice on the deal released to Labour.

He says the Party's particularly concerned around the expectation Kiwi businesses will invest $33 billion in India over 15 years.

"I think it's almost entirely impossible, and that's why I'm surprised that they're trying to sign us up to that. To put that into context, I think that over the last 25 years, less than $1 billion NZD has been invested in India."

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Auckland's Eden Park stadium's been picked as the host for New Zealand's first ever State of Origin game.

The Government's also announced new rules kicking in from April, allowing night-time sport on any day, as long as games wrap up by 10.30pm.

The new rules will also boost the number of concerts allowed without the need for resource consent - up from 12 to 32.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the changes further - and discussed what this could do for Auckland's economy.

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Over in Australia, protest laws could be in for a significant overhaul.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney last week inspired protests, which led to people getting into public altercations with police.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says police could get more powers over whether certain events go ahead - but this has inspired concerns from some.

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The New Zealand SailGP team have broken their silence on the crash that broke grinder Louis Sinclair's legs.

Sinclair is in hospital, recovering from the horror smash with the French syndicate.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighed in on the safety debate.

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Airbnb rates in Christchurch have fallen for the first time in five years, as hosts flood the market before the new stadium opens.

The Press reports average short-term rental income dropped to $105 a night last year - down $2 annually.

Construction market analyst Mike Blackburn says multi-unit builds are dominating the city, with some apartments just 39 square metres with no carpark.

"These are units that are part of 20 or 30 units in a block, and they're specifically being built and being marketed and sold as Airbnb units."

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford joins Heather to discuss the Golden Visa update.

573 applications have been received since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa in April.

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Sail GP is hitting Auckland this weekend.

A thunderstorm has forced changes to the racing schedule.

Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils Blair TukejoinsHeather to discuss.

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The Australian Liberals have ousted leader Sussan Levy.

Angus Taylor has been voted in with a 34 to 17 vote.

Taylor had announced he would challenge her for leadership of the opposition on Wednesday, ending months of speculation.

Nine News Chief political editor Charles Croucher joins Heather to discuss.

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