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Topics - No movement of US gun laws despite another mass shooting. Labour MP Andrew Little has met the the Pike River families to talks about plans for re-entering the mine that claimed 29 lives in 2010. PM Jacinda Ardern has met with her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull.They've discussed fees for NZ students and Manus refugees. The principal and sole teacher of Managmuka School Yanje Klaricich discusses the balancing act of managing a school of just 11 pupils. Justice advocate Roger Brooking wants the Government to adjust the payout for David Bain's wrongful conviction adjusted to inflation.

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Rangitoto college has banned students from wearing makeup to school, forcing those who do to wash it off. Students of the co-ed school say it limits their freedom of expression but the school says the rules are not uncommon and have been in place for 30 years. We ask panellists whether they think it's going too far or if it's fair enough.

Guy Fawkes has come around again and as every year, there are discussions about whether the danger and risk of the celebrations are worth the effort. We speak to Dr Helen Beattie, Chief Veterinary Officer of the New Zealand Veterinary association, tell us why she believes private use of fireworks should be banned. We also look at the history of the day and some of the questions that remain to this day.

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Sir Paul McCartney has revealed the inspiration behind The Beatles song "Lady Madonna". McCartney says a photo in the magazine National Geographic sparked the creative process. The panellists also discuss a new study, suggesting doing too much housework can hamper career goals.

Christchurch City Council has decided against a bylaw that would have regulated sex work in Manchester Street. Residents in the area have been complaining about an unsafe and dirty environment because of sex workers in the area. The police have promised they "remain committed" to helping solve the problem but residents feel abandoned. We speak to Christchurch MP Duncan Webb about what happens now.

A brawl broke out in Otara following days of tension between Samoa and Tongan rugby league fans. Six people were arrested over the fight which involved around 200 people, ahead of this weekend's World Cup clash. But has this been a bit of a beat up? We talk to Auckland councillor Efeso Collins about whether this represents the majority of fans or if it's just a small portion of an otherwise respectful group.