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The All Blacks have named a largely unchanged team for the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday.

Brodie Retallick has been named to the starting XV in place of Sam Whitelock — the only change from the 44-6 win over Argentina.

Meanwhile, the Springboks have named two changes from their 16-15 win over England, and a 7-1 forward split on the bench.

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick joined Jack Tame.

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Christopher Luxon may just be getting closer to a deal with Winston Peters.

The Prime Minister-elect and wife Amanda have been over to Peters’ house for dinner, but it’s unclear what the two discussed — particularly as the special vote count looms.

However, Peters’ social media posts about the Christchurch mosque attack inquiry just before the two met at his home could be throw a spanner in the works among Luxon’s party faithful.

Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joined Jack Tame.

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More than 24 hours on from the mass shooting in Maine, and the man allegedly responsible remains on the run.

The shootings at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston left 18 people dead and 13 injured.

The FBI searched Robert Card's last known address earlier today, but didn't find him.

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Jack Tame they were looking for any evidence they could find — including weapons, electronics, or a plan of the shootings.

“Also, several other news outlets over here are reporting that he left a suicide note inside one other home, and that his sister says he may’ve been looking for his ex.”

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The Springboks have taken a hefty gamble ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.

They've named a 7-1 split on the bench with more forwards - which they did when they beat the All Blacks 35-7 at Twickenham before the World Cup.

But prior to that, the Black Caps have a huge clash of their own in the Cricket World Cup.

They'll be looking to get back on track after their first defeat of the tournament to hosts in India, with a mouthwatering clash with Australia in Dharamshala. 

Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Jack Tame.

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Pharmac's board has agreed to an action plan to improve the organisation's culture after inappropriate emails were sent about journalist Rachel Smalley.

Chief Executive Sarah Fitt has also publicly apologised — saying she deeply regrets her actions.

Patient Voice Aotearoa had called for the resignation ahead of the Board and Fitt ahead of today's meeting.

Chair Malcolm Mulholland told Jack Tame he thinks the outcome is pathetic.

“I think there’s only one option available now to change the culture of Pharmac — and that’s for the incoming National government to sack the board and Sarah Fitt.”

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Rishi Sunak is facing the prospect of a by-election after Tory MP Peter Bone was stood down for inappropriate behaviour.

An investigation revealed Bone had bullied and sexually harassed a former parliamentary staff member.

Bone has since been suspended for 6 weeks.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's increasingly likely that Labour will need to force a by-election following this verdict.

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Tonight on The Huddle, BRG director Georgina Stylianou and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

Winston Peters is in hot water following his inaccurate tweets claiming Kiwis only just found out about the terrorist's pre-attack email to the Beehive. What is his goal here?

Mt Maunganui businesses and residents have voiced outrage over plans to introduce paid parking at the beach. Should holiday summer spots be off limits when it comes to paid parking?

According to a new study, one in three Kiwis say they've been sexually harassed at work in the past six months - that includes suggestive stories, sexist comments etc. Is this surprising?

Three's 7pm news show The Project is set to be axed at the end of the year- is this a sign of the times? Are evening news shows dying?

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Kiwi scientists have developed ground-breaking new technology that will allow farmers to measure methane emissions from cattle.

Crown institute AgResearch has developed a portable chamber to test individual cows- helping farmers to selectively breed cattle and reduce emissions over time.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says this technology is the latest scientific development that will cull emissions and keep farms running.

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Innovation is a key driver of global economic growth- and it's moving faster than ever.

Science, research, and technology have driven economic growth over the years, ever since the industrial revolution.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says society has gotten better at adapting to new developments, comparing the fast adoption of AI and weight-loss drugs to the slower reception of earlier technology.

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Inflation may be coming down- but three big influences have accelerated living costs for Kiwi households. 

The cost of living has gone up by 7.4 percent in a year, with groceries, insurance and interest payments driving up these increases.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says these increases will keep inflation up for longer in a temporary worst-of-both-worlds scenario.

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