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Expect more roadside breath testing than ever before, with the Government laying out its plan to bring down the road toll.

New Zealand’s new Chief Human Rights Commissioner defends his appointment, after concerns about his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict and transgender people.

And we have expert tips for how young kids can safely enjoy screen time (spoiler alert - parents need to get involved too).

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The murder trial that has captivated the nation is halfway through its scheduled six week timeframe, though it remains to be seen how long it will actually run for. We review week three's developments.

Formerly known as monkeypox, the mpox virus is spreading through Africa. The outbreak is concerning enough that the World Health Organisation has declared it a global health emergency. Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles tells us what we need to know.

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne has called them "shameful" and has banned them from his city. Why do e-scooters make some people so angry?

And is it inappropriate for men to go topless? A surprising number of Brits think so.

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Four tests into his All Blacks coaching career and Scott Robertson is already under pressure after a surprising loss to Argentina in Wellington last weekend. The focus now shifts to Fortress Eden Park tomorrow evening where the AB's much-talked about unbeaten run will be under threat. Can Argentina become the first international team to win there since 1994?

Sky Sport commentator and All Black number 935, Jeff 'Goldie' Wilson, weighs up their chances.

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The Auckland City Mission is contacting up to 400 people after meth disguised as lollies was sent out in food parcels. The drug was discovered when a parcel recipient said the pineapple-flavoured Rinda-branded lolly tasted funny.

The war in Ukraine rolls on but in an unexpected twist Ukraine has launched an offensive attack inside Russian territory. What are they hoping to achieve?

As if they didn't beat us at enough already, it turns out Australians live up to two and half years longer than Kiwis. What can we do to up our lifespans? You could try a 'preventative health mindset'.

And King Charles has finally found his way onto English bank notes. Some collectors have dug very deep into their pockets to get their hands on them.

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The Reserve Bank takes centre stage as it releases its latest official cash rate today. The rate is currently at 5.5%, and hasn't dropped since May last year, but economists are divided about whether or not we'll see a drop. We've nabbed one to tell us what he thinks will happen.

New Zealand's genetic engineering ban will end from next year Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins announced today. What will this mean for our crops?

Earlier this year, at just 16 years of age, Luke Littler catapulted himself into darts superstardom by making it all the way to the PDC World Championship final. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most talked about darts players in history. Now he is in Aotearoa for the New Zealand Darts Masters which kicks off on Friday in Hamilton.

And Banksy strikes again. What's he up to?! We talk street art with Dr Reuben Woods.

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For the first time in four years the Reserve Bank has lowered its Official Cash Rate. The rate is now 5.25%, down from the 5.5% it had been at since May last year.

The Reserve Bank's target range for inflation is between one and three per cent and with the rate falling to 3.3% last month, many felt the time was right for the OCR to follow suit.

Major banks have reacted immediately, with Kiwibank and ASB lowering their interest rates minutes after the Reserve Bank announcement.

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They have been used controversially in cities like London, now Aotearoa is set to get a taste of congestion charges. The idea is that they will make people rethink how and when they use some of our most clogged up roads but will they work?

National Blood Donor Week is on at the moment. This year the focus is on bolstering our dwindling plasma stocks. Can you help? Further info at nzblood.co.nz

We take a look at 'tomboy trauma'. What is it and what is causing it?

And it turns out horses are smarter than we may have given them credit for. That'll learn us...

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Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics

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Stark new figures on the skyrocketing cost of feeding a family are out - and they make particularly grim reading for parents. Worse still, the price of healthier foods is rising faster than other items. We assess the impact of poor nutrition on vulnerable kids. Plus, Paddy Gower on perhaps his most challenging investigation yet - and what it means for New Zealand. And, as the Olympics come to a close, Imogen Wells' final postcard from Paris counts down the magic moments that earned a place on her personal podium.

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Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings the Olympics

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