On Kalshi, Christopher Luxon is now the second most likely world leader to leave office this year with a 54% chance - up 7 points this morning, and narrowly overtaking Keir Starmer.
The only world leader ahead of him is Cuba’s Diaz-Canel, who says he is bracing for a US invasion
The strongest indication yet that the Broadcasting Standards Authority won’t survive.
Paul Goldsmith says he’ll “probably” scrap it, as it’s the tidiest solution.
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The National Party’s hosting a fundraiser next month, allowing the public to choose to sit next to specific Ministers for $8000, or the Prime Minister for $10,000.
The event was posted to Maureen Pugh’s Facebook page, but swiftly deleted.
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Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster were spotted having coffee yesterday - in a cafe 50 metres from the Beehive. https://t.co/HkLpOJgWa1
New: Trevor Mallard found out he was coming home from Ireland early via an early morning email.
Documents reveal he couldn’t legally bring his dog back, but it didn’t change Winston Peters’ mind. @NewstalkZB
New from me: Health NZ plans to buy more vapes, including flavours like blueberry and cinnamon, to give to smokers wanting to quit.
They’re seeking quotes from the vaping industry - and even talking up the potential PR benefits for the successful company.
New from me: Nearly three years since the ban on smoking and vaping in cars with kids came into force, not a single fine has been issued. Police chose not to enforce it - but have now u-turned after the police minister intervened. https://t.co/GjJ7xNy4KF
It’s 60 years today since The Beatles landed. It was so cool to talk to John Lennon’s Kiwi cousins about meeting the band, and a very special bangle (from the Levin jewellers) that Lennon gave his cousin to remember the visit. https://t.co/jnzl1HVmaY