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The Public Service Commissioner says teachers are putting themselves ahead of students as they again vote to strike.  Brian Roche says the pay offer to teachers -which includes a 4.7 percent pay rise over 12 months - was a very good one.  PPTA president Chris Abercrombie told Heather du-Plessis Allan that teachers have many sticking points with the latest offer.  But he won't say exactly how many teachers supported the strike.  He says that's the union's policy - but there was overwhelming support from members to take industrial action.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say protest organisers made the right call, by postponing tomorrow's Auckland Harbour Bridge protest due to weather.  Southbound lanes were to close to accommodate the tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protestors.. The march will now take place from Aotea Square to Victoria Park, while a new bridge crossing date is decided.  Acting Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he acknowledges the organisers for heeding their advice.  Saga says with winds potentially reaching over 70-kilometres an hour, it's not a feasible environment for pedestrians. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Honiara - and the standoff with the Cook Islands remains unresolved. Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the block between Mark Brown and Christopher Luxon is still present, despite the two leaders acting 'cordially' to one another. 'interestingly, we saw Chris Luxon with Mark Brown, and they seem to be getting on quite well, but the standoff remains.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide.  He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and later died in hospital.  US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says several people have lost their jobs for making comments after the assassination.  He says it's caused other disruption as well, with a fight breaking out in Iowa after someone shouted profanities about Kirk.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frustration over claims police overruled the Transport Agency by allowing tomorrow's pro-Palestine march to take place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.  Tens of thousands of protestors are expected to cross the bridge in the morning, disrupting travel. Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the agency told him they said no to the protest, but Police intervened. He says Police told them the bridge had to close, to maintain civil obedience. Williamson says protestors should have chosen to march elsewhere.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British Labour MPs are breaking ranks to call for Lord Peter Mandelson to be sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his own party to sack the British Ambassador to the United States over his friendship with the late financier and convicted paedophile. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the backlash further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand. Costco opened its first store in West Auckland a couple of years ago, and Ikea is set to open up its first New Zealand-based store in Auckland in December. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie reveals why these changes are taking place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some foresters are starting to regret rushing into carbon credit farming, according to new reports from the Forestry Owners Association. Chief executive Dr. Elizabeth Heeg says more foresters are facing backlash and concerns have been raised. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Right-wing activist and speaker Charlie Kirk was fatally shot and killed in Utah earlier today. Are we worried about what this means for the future of political discourse?  Stuart Nash has resigned following his infamous comments about what makes a woman - did he have choice in the matter? And what could this mean for his chances in NZ First?  Should non-elected council members be allowed to vote? ACT is looking to change that - do we agree with this? Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as Silver Ferns coach - do we think this is fair or another case of Gen Z being too fragile? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT Party is looking to roll out some new policies as the local elections draw closer. One key proposal involves scrapping voting rights for unelected council members - impacting mana whenua appointees and youth councillor positions. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom has been quick to weigh in on these changes, and suggests the Government has bigger things to worry about. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.