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In part two, an old tree putting cracks in the pavement in Nelson's city centre has been cut down - a move which has divided opinion among the locals. Then, sausage rolls are on the menu for the government's Budget release day tomorrow - so naturally, the panel speaks to a top sausage roll baker.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rāwhiti-Connell and Phil O'Reilly. First up, the big 7.9% rates increase has been passed in Auckland. Mayor Wayne Brown explains why it's necessary. Then, a community support centre in Whangarei is being forced to close, arguably in a time when people need it most. Manager Angela McGregor tells the story.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how decision to spare two boys jail time following rape convictions is now under review by the Court of Appeal. She also spoke about how the UK government is expected to unveil new restrictions on children's use of social media and how a heatwave is sending records tumbling.

Opposition to a proposal for a Liquified Natural Gas import facility at Port Taranaki has been aired at a public meeting in New Plymouth. The government said it will shore up electricity supply during dry years, but opponents believe LNG locks New Zealand into a fossiled-fuelled future and is dangerous. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin was the meeting and filed this report.

Two weeks out from the Football World Cup, the All Whites are leaving their club sides for national team duty. The five players from the new A-League champions, Auckland FC, are among the last players to link up with the 26-man squad at training camp in Florida. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen from Auckland Airport.

The Finance Minister says she's crafted the right Budget for the times ... as the Reserve Bank warns times are tough. It's held the Official Cash Rate steady - not wanting to damage the economy - but says it will have to hike it soon to counter surging inflation caused by the Middle East conflict. And one economist says that leaves the government battling a very difficult set of circumstances. Political reporter Lauren Crimp has more.

Is it death by a thousand flight cuts? Air New Zealand's trimming its schedule again as the jet fuel crisis bites. Earlier this month, the airline revealed it was cutting five percent of its flights. Now it's nibbling at its schedule from August to October. The national carrier won't provide specifics but said less than two percent of customers travelling during this time will be affected, and the majority can still fly the same day. New Zealand Airports Association CEO Billie Moore spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.