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More vets across New Zealand are reporting a surge in poor behaviour from customers, particularly over billing. New reports claim staff in customer facing roles are experiencing pet owners trying to emotionally blackmail vets over rising costs. NZ Veterinary Association CEO Kevin Bryant says costs are going up everywhere, and customers are taking this out on staff "There's a huge amount of confusion in the public arena between the fact that we have a heavily subsidised human health system and a totally unsubsidised animal health system, and I think that's definitely part of it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Minister's reiterated his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza on the second anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.  Winston Peters addressed Parliament this afternoon, also calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas, and for Israel to allow aid into Gaza unimpeded.  Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says Peters went on to defend the Government's call to not recognise a Palestinian state amid ongoing backlash from the opposition.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protester who shared Winston Peters' address on social media says she's only protested outside once.  Actress Acacia O'Connor has been criticised by the Greens for sharing the address - and she's lost her contract for ads for telco One NZ.  She says she doesn't know the person who smashed a window at the Foreign Minister's home last night O'Connor says it's likely protests will continue. She says she's so sorry to hear Peters' home was damaged - but she's asking him to help Palestinians whose homes are being bombed every day.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who allegedly sprayed up to 50 bullets on police in Sydney’s inner west has been charged with a string of offences. Artemios Mintzas, 60, allegedly shot 'indiscriminately' at passing vehicles, including police vehicles in Croydon Park on Sunday evening. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police revealed there were no drugs involved, nor a clear ideology.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Ferns interim netball coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is adamant she has no ambitions for the permanent gig. She still wants the role to remain short-term after stepping in for the South African series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury police will keep monitoring demand in rural areas, after shelving a proposed restructure. It would've replaced some permanent officers, with staff working at 24/7 hubs in Rolleston and Rangiora. Many of the thousand submissions supported the idea, but it was rejected by affected communities. Canterbury District Commander Tony Hill says the feedback showed police can meet demand with current staff. "We just questioned whether we've got them in the right places - what we've seen from our people is some really good suggestions about how we might deploy those, to actually meet that without disrupting people in their roles." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests. This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, which saw almost 500 people arrested. UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the release of some weak economic data out of the US and it's got investors speculating. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission has ruled out an inquiry into airport regulation, for now. Air New Zealand had written to the regulator, saying there was enough 'accumulated evidence and concern' to justify a probe. The Commission has done a 'short, targeted review'. Air New Zealand Head of Regulatory Affairs Kristy McKay revealed why she's pleased with this outcome. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is it a good idea for the Government to show young people some tough love when it comes to the benefit? Do we think this is the way forward? And is the income threshold too low? Winston Peters is firing back after groups of protesters kept showing up outside his house. Can new legislation fix this? Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is set to receive a $416,000 payout. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.