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A proposed Christchurch-based rugby league team has made an audacious play for the services of former All Blacks coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson. The Southern Orcas hope to enter the Australian NRL in 2029 and want to do so under the leadership of the coach who guided the Crusaders to seven Super Rugby titles. Southern Orcas president Sir Graham Lowe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An Oranga Tamariki review into how police handled 40 child protection complaints has already triggered nine reports of suspected abuse or neglect. RNZ's national crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government is beginning to trawl through proposals for how councils want local government to be reshaped in their regions. About 48 councils are known to have submitted a Head Start proposal, while 17 have not. Minister for Local Government Simon Watts spoke to John Campbell.

Christopher Luxon's grip on his leadership is again being questioned after a week of communication gaffes and a fresh report that his MPs are unhappy. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to John Campbell.

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