There’s no evidence retail crime has fallen, despite claims the Government’s Retail Crime Advisory Group delivered more change than ever before.  

The Justice Minister has confirmed the group will be disbanded early, months ahead of schedule, after several members resigned. 

Chair Sunny Kaushal says he doesn't think there is any other Ministerial advisory group that's delivered eight key reforms in two years.  

But Retail NZ CEO and former group member Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge it's an election year, he's a politician and he wants votes.   

She says people must focus on what's headline news and what's actual news, to see what's been put in place and has actually made a difference.  

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There’s no evidence retail crime has fallen, despite claims the Government’s Retail Crime Advisory Group delivered more change than ever before. &nbsp;
The Justice Minister has confirmed the group will be disbanded early, months ahead of schedule, after several members resigned.&nbsp;
Chair Sunny Kaushal says he doesn't think there is any other Ministerial advisory group that's delivered eight key reforms in two years. &nbsp;
But Retail NZ CEO and former group member Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge it's an election year, he's a politician and he wants votes. &nbsp;&nbsp;
She says people must focus on what's headline news and what's actual news, to see what's been put in place and has actually made a difference. &nbsp;
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

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More turmoil could be waiting in the wings for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.  

He won't be standing down in the wake of his press secretary and chief of staff resigning.  

Starmer's former deputy leader, Angela Rayner, has set up a website as part of a potential leadership challenge.  

UK correspondent Mike Pearse told Ryan Bridge an upcoming byelection could be another blow for Starmer.  

He says the polls have Labour coming last which would be a massive challenge for Starmer. 

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More turmoil could be waiting in the wings for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. &nbsp;
He won't be standing down in the wake of his press secretary and chief of staff resigning. &nbsp;
Starmer's former deputy leader, Angela Rayner, has set up a website as part of a potential leadership challenge. &nbsp;
UK correspondent Mike Pearse told Ryan Bridge an upcoming byelection could be another blow for Starmer. &nbsp;
He says the polls have Labour coming last which would be a massive challenge for Starmer.&nbsp;
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Mike Pearse: UK Correspondent on the UK Labour Party and the upcoming byelection

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters' politicking around the India free trade agreement is nothing new.  

There's been weeks of back and forth within the coalition about the contents of the deal, which still hasn't been publicly released.  

Peters has spoken out about the deal prohibiting a specific cap on Indian student visas. 

Queen City Law managing director Marcus Beveridge told Ryan Bridge Peters made similar criticisms about 20 years ago, but was shut down by Helen Clark. 

He says Todd McClay and Christopher Luxon have been a bit more feeble and weak on this one, so Peters has more mileage.  

Beveridge says we don't cap any foreign students, so the whole thing is a bit of a red herring. 

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters' politicking around the India free trade agreement is nothing new. &nbsp;
There's been weeks of back and forth within the coalition about the contents of the deal, which still hasn't been publicly released. &nbsp;
Peters has spoken out about the deal prohibiting a specific cap on Indian student visas.&nbsp;
Queen City Law managing director Marcus Beveridge told Ryan Bridge Peters made similar criticisms about 20 years ago, but was shut down by Helen Clark.&nbsp;
He says Todd McClay and Christopher Luxon have been a bit more feeble and weak on this one, so Peters has more mileage. &nbsp;
Beveridge says we don't cap any foreign students, so the whole thing is a bit of a red herring.&nbsp;
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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on Winston Peters' criticism of the India FTA

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Critical minerals are starting to be wielded as a geopolitical weapon.  

The Trump administration's ramping up pressure on allies to strike a deal in order to shore up US supply.  

Talks with New Zealand officials are said to have been picking up steam.  

US Critical Materials Executive Director Harvey Kaye told Ryan Bridge the US is aware of China's dominance in this space, and won't accept it. 

He says innovation in every area of human development from medicine to defence to AI, is dependent on having a ready supply of rare earth. 

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Critical minerals are starting to be wielded as a geopolitical weapon. &nbsp;
The Trump administration's ramping up pressure on allies to strike a deal in order to shore up US supply. &nbsp;
Talks with New Zealand officials are said to have been picking up steam. &nbsp;
US Critical Materials Executive Director Harvey Kaye told Ryan Bridge the US is aware of China's dominance in this space, and won't accept it.&nbsp;
He says innovation in every area of human development from medicine to defence to AI, is dependent on having a ready supply of rare earth.&nbsp;
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Harvey Kaye: US Critical Materials Executive Director on the increasing pressure to strike deals for critical minerals

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

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