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In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister representing Vietnam War veterans believes the government is failing veterans, and New Zealand has dropped seven places in the global ranking on climate action.

New Zealand has dropped seven points in the global ranking on climate action from 34th to 41st place. Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A barrister representing Vietnam War veterans believes the government is failing veterans and not protecting future service men and women. Barrister Paul Harman spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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The government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a propsed law change. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Police are now 12 hours into holding a new power allowing them to arrest people wearing a gang patch, or displaying insignia. Criminal Defence lawyer who has represented Mongrel Mob- Marie Dyhrberg spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the crackdown.

The police are confident officers are ready to crack down on gangs - as new legislation kicks in from midnight. The rules ban gang patches in public spaces and let police break up gatherings if they think gang members are disrupting public activities. Those breaking the law will be arrested, have their patches seized, and face prosecution. But Black Power life member and community advocate Denis O'Reilly say they might try and get around this.