New Zealand's greyhound racers aren't going without a fight. 

Greyhound Racing NZ is applying for a judicial review of Racing Minister Winston Peters giving the industry 20 months to wind down, from last November. 

Trainer Craig Roberts told Ryan Bridge he believes people have been fed misinformation about the industry. 

He says about 95% of greyhound injuries aren't serious, and just prevent them racing for a short period of time. 

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New Zealand's greyhound racers aren't going without a fight.&nbsp;
Greyhound Racing NZ is applying for a judicial review of Racing Minister Winston Peters giving the industry 20 months to wind down, from last November.&nbsp;
Trainer Craig Roberts told Ryan Bridge he believes people have been fed misinformation about the industry.&nbsp;
He says about 95% of greyhound injuries aren't serious, and just prevent them racing for a short period of time.&nbsp;
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Craig Roberts: Greyhound trainer on Greyhound Racing NZ calling for a judicial review of the ban

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A think tank's warning the way we appoint public agency leaders is hindering the Government from governing.  

The New Zealand Initiative says consecutive governments struggling to fulfil their promises is due to elected ministers being unable to choose a department's chief executive. 

Executive Director Oliver Hartwich says the Public Service Commissioner makes the appointment, which can happen before a minister is elected.  

He told Ryan Bridge that ministers may be forced to work with department heads appointed during the previous government's term, who may not be happy with you and vice versa, and that doesn’t work well to implement the Government’s agenda.  

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A think tank's warning the way we appoint public agency leaders is hindering the Government from governing. &nbsp;
The New Zealand Initiative says consecutive governments struggling to fulfil their promises is due to elected ministers being unable to choose a department's chief executive.&nbsp;
Executive Director Oliver Hartwich says the Public Service Commissioner makes the appointment, which can happen before a minister is elected. &nbsp;
He told Ryan Bridge that ministers may be forced to work with department heads appointed during the previous government's term, who may not be happy with you and vice versa, and that doesn’t work well to implement the Government’s agenda. &nbsp;
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director says Ministers should be responsible for appointing public agency leaders

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The Reserve Bank is expected to play it safe today as it releases the first Official Cash Rate since the Iran war began. 

Economists predict it'll remain at 2.25% until later this year. 

ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Ryan Bridge the conflict is very much inflationary and bad for growth. 

She says until it's clear whether higher interest rates are required to head off persistent inflation or not – the best thing to do is stay in 'wait and see' mode. 

The OCR will be released at 2pm. 

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The Reserve Bank is expected to play it safe today as it releases the first Official Cash Rate since the Iran war began.&nbsp;
Economists predict it'll remain at 2.25% until later this year.&nbsp;
ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Ryan Bridge the conflict is very much inflationary and bad for growth.&nbsp;
She says until it's clear whether higher interest rates are required to head off persistent inflation or not – the best thing to do is stay in 'wait and see' mode.&nbsp;
The OCR will be released at 2pm.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of first OCR announcement since Iran war began

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Donald Trump's rhetoric is becoming more violent as he issues a grave threat toward Iran.

The US President says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens, warning US forces will demolish Iranian bridges and power. 

But Tehran is holding steadfast. 

The Guardian's defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh told Ryan Bridge Iranian infrastructure's already being bombed. 

He says Israel's blown up eight bridges across Tehran's rail network. 

US forces also bombed targets on Kharg Island overnight, which exports most of Iran's oil. 

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Donald Trump's rhetoric is becoming more violent as he issues a grave threat toward Iran.
The US President says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens, warning US forces will demolish Iranian bridges and power.&nbsp;
But Tehran is holding steadfast.&nbsp;
The Guardian's defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh told Ryan Bridge Iranian infrastructure's already being bombed.&nbsp;
He says Israel's blown up eight bridges across Tehran's rail network.&nbsp;
US forces also bombed targets on Kharg Island overnight, which exports most of Iran's oil.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Dan Sabbagh: The Guardian's defence and security editor on Trump warning 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make a deal

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Craig Roberts: Greyhound trainer on Greyhound Racing NZ calling for a judicial review of the ban

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