In the Loop

In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie discuss their experiences as Wellingtonians witnessing the anti-mandate protest that's unfolding outside Parliament and how it's making many in the city feel unsafe. It comes as politicians headed back to Parliament after the summer break, where conversion therapy was one of the major bills up for debate.

In other news, a crime scene cleaning company was under fire after a journalist discovered employees had been posting photos from scenes of attempted suicides and domestic violence online. And one Christchurch high school sparked debate by scrapping Head Boy and Girl title. And HBO teen drama Euphoria is sparking more discourse online over how it handles its teen characters.

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In the Loop is back for 2022, in a big week for local news! Rosie and Katie catch-up on the biggest stories of the week, starting with the latest announcements around the reopening of the New Zealand border. Then they are joined by Interest.co.nz journalist Jenée Tibshraeny to discuss new OECD recommendations against using your KiwiSaver to buy your first home, and Newstalk ZB's Aaron Dahmen after his piece detailing the struggle to find a flat in Wellington.

In a new segment, Looping You In, the two dissect the saga of pregnant journalist Charlotte Bellis saga and her fight to get back into New Zealand, and the controversy that erupted after she went public. And speaking of pregnancy, Rihanna set social media on fire with her pregnancy announcement.

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You can read Aaron's piece about the cooked rental market: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/aaron-dahmen-inside-new-zealands-cooked-rental-market/3W3HIO4D6FZWNVY6GCIW4EBU34/
And Charlotte Bellis' original open letter: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-omicron-charlotte-bellis-an-open-letter-on-miq/U4WQGYTJHUP36AGVOBN3F6PJSE/

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For the final episode of In the Loop in 2021, Rosie and Katie look back at some of the year's biggest stories. NZME reporters Kurt Bayer, Jack Crossland, Felix Desmarais and Lydia Burgham join to discuss the fall of Kabul, the rise of the anti-vaxx movement in New Zealand, changes to birth certificates, and the Free Britney movement. Plus, they look back on a shocking terror attack in Auckland, a cancer diagnosis for a popular Government minister, and public mental health battles for two young athletes.

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In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie look back on New Zealand's #MeToo movement with Sasha Borissenko, one of the journalists who broke the story around law firm Russell McVeagh's summer intern scandal, as a disciplinary panel decides what penalty the man behind the misconduct should face. In other news, Newshub reporter Patrick Gower chats about his expose of a Christchurch doctor caught handing out fake medical exemptions for the vaccine hesitant, a Black Fern's allegations against a coach shocks the sporting world, and the Government launches a new plan to tackle sexual and family violence.

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In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie dig into the Omicron Covid-19 variant that is rapidly spreading around the world. Professor Des Gorman explains what we know so far, before former Prime Minister Helen Clark - who is co-chairing a panel into the global response to the pandemic - discusses how vaccine inequality and loose restrictions are allowing more variants to spread. Then, we look at the new National Party leadership, unrest in the Solomon Islands, and the trial of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

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The original plan for this week's episode of In the Loop was thrown out the window when former National Party leader Judith Collins sent a bombshell email late on Wednesday night, demoting her rumoured leadership challenger Simon Bridges over historical allegations of inappropriate comments. Less than 24 hours later, it was Collins that found herself demoted, losing her leadership of the party as her MPs fought back against the move.
So what exactly happened? Rosie and Katie break down a chaotic day at Parliament before chatting with former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas about Collins' downfall and what the future holds for the party.

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In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie talk with journalists Jason Walls, Jessica Mutch McKay and Lois Turei about the increase in abuse and vitriol directed towards the media as vaccine mandates and Covid restrictions drag on. They also touch on impending freedom for Aucklanders, new struggles for first-home buyers, and new developments at Pike River. And finally, the two discuss the latest story of last minute rebellions from Year 13 students.

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In today's episode, Rosie and Katie are joined by Mongrel Mob Kingdom's Wahine Toa branch leader Paula Ormsby to discuss how gang members are pushing to get their community vaccinated amidst public backlash. They also discuss the shocking death of Connor Whitehead in Christchurch, the anti-vax protest that descended on Parliament, and the Astroworld concert tragedy in the US.

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In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie are joined by NZ Herald writer Simon Wilson and climate activist India Logan-Riley to discuss the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, including the latest developments on the ground and reaction to recent climate commitments made by New Zealand. They also discuss anti-vaxx protests around the country, Cleo Smith being found, and dissect the drama between Zayn Malik and the Hadids.

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In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie are joined by Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick in her first in-depth interview on her ADHD diagnosis and what other women need to know about the condition. Then they get stuck into the latest on the Government's Covid response - namely the MIQ shake-up and new vaccination targets for the country. And Facebook whistleblowers have exposed the company's secrets - we've got what you need to know about the growing controversy.

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