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Outgoing Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere's fired a final shot across the party's bow.

In her valedictory speech to Parliament, Kerekere claimed Greens co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson were the only complainants - suggesting no one formally took issue with her actions.

ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says James Shaw and Marama Davidson were sitting in the House watching the speech- and Shaw was 'staring daggers'.

"The pair of them- I don't think I've seen any of them look that angry, especially James Shaw. They were there as a mark of respect, but they were not doing very well to hide their emotions."

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New reports state National may lift the ban on foreigners buying residential homes in New Zealand.

The ban was implemented in 2018, and National has opposed limitations being enforced on foreign investors.

Labour's Spokesperson for Overseas Investment David Parker is outraged this idea is being considered.

"Before we put in place the ban in 2017, 20 percent of the homes in Central Auckland and 10 percent of the homes in Queenstown were being bought by overseas buyers- that was closing out New Zealanders."

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The Reserve Bank has signalled it wants interest rates to stay unchanged for some time.

It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, matching predictions.

But Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr says he's surprised, because the RBNZ seems more concerned about inflation than Kiwibank is.

"I think they came out with a very strong message that we want to keep wholesale rates high, we want to keep lending rates high, to be absolutely certain that inflation will return to target."

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Matildas mania has reached a fever pitch ahead of their semi-final match against England.

75,000 fans will pack into Sydney's Stadium Australia to watch both teams clash for a spot in the title decider.

Former Matilda and Football Australia's Head of Women's Football Sarah Walsh says the team's in uncharted territory as they enter their first semi-final- but they want to go all the way.

"They're hard to not love. Coming from the group stages, this groundswell here has been unbelievable. I've even been shocked how they've been able to convert non-sporting fans into sporting fans."

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Emotions are running high after a jury found Lauren Dickason guilty of murdering her three children in a majority verdict this afternoon.

The jury deliberated for more than 13 hours.

Mothers Matter founder Chloe Wright says it's the wrong decision.

"Didn't expect this verdict and hoped not to have this verdict- she has suffered so much, clearly for so long. I don't know if it was discussed about, perinatal distress."

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US political experts have noticed support for Donald Trump is holding steady following his fourth criminal indictment.

Trump and 18 associates have been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state of Georgia.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump has been bragging that he needs one more indictment to boost his position in the polls.

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Who holds the favourites tag heading into tonight's semifinal between Australia and England at the Football World Cup?

It's Australia's first-ever semi-final appearance at a World Cup, with suggestions the Matildas are the underdogs of the match- to the annoyance of the UK press.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what we can expect come kickoff.

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Lauren Dickason now faces a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering her three daughters in 2021.

The jury deliberated for over 13 hours, before reaching a decision by a majority verdict.

The Herald's Anna Leask has been in court for the entire trial, and she says it was an intense few minutes while the verdicts were read.

"Lauren Dickason herself was very calm, very quiet. Her parents were in the back of the court and it was a lot for them- her mother, at least, had been crying since we reassembled to hear that verdict."

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Northern Ireland's police chief has confirmed data released in an accidental breach is in the hands of dissident republicans.

The names, locations, ranks or grades, and units of over 10,000 Police Service of Northern Ireland employees had been leaked through human error.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says there was an earlier incident where a document containing information from the breach was posted on a wall in Belfast- with a threatening note. 

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Tonight on The Huddle, North Shore Councillor Richard Hills and Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day, and more!

Grant Robertson's copping flack from National over yesterday's heated interview over Labour's GST-free fruit and veg policy. National's Nicola Willis says it's completely over the top for Robertson to hit back. Why did Robertson react so emotionally?

Labour's new election promise will allow partners to take multiple weeks of paid parental leave. It would start with two weeks and go up to four weeks by 2026. Is there merit to this idea?

The last FIFA Women's World Cup match in New Zealand is on tonight- why are we so into it? Have we just missed big events?

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