The Police Union says judges let too many high-level drug offenders off easy.

A meth bust in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne in 2021 ended with the arrests of 15 - but only five went to jail.

Police Association president Chris Cahill says the problem is sentence discounts.

He says one person who imported 4 kilos of meth got five different discounts.

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The Police Union says judges let too many high-level drug offenders off easy.
A meth bust in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne in 2021 ended with the arrests of 15 - but only five went to jail.
Police Association president Chris Cahill says the problem is sentence discounts.
He says one person who imported 4 kilos of meth got five different discounts.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Chris Cahill: Police Association president calls for tougher penalties for high-level drug offenders

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon.

The hospital has revealed multiple children had come to severe harm under the care of Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's alleged Jabbar conducted inappropriate procedures on these children - causing permanent damage in some. 

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Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon.
The hospital has revealed multiple children had come to severe harm under the care of Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's alleged Jabbar conducted inappropriate procedures on these children - causing permanent damage in some. 
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigation into Great Ormond Street Hospital

Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday.

Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interest rates by the US Federal Reserve - which is due to meet on the 17th of September.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further,

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Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday.
Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interest rates by the US Federal Reserve - which is due to meet on the 17th of September.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further,
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share markets dropping

Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee.

This list includes senior leaders of Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army and Vineyard denominations.

Very Reverend Jay Ruka from Taranaki Cathedral is one of the signatories - and he said the bill is built on an incorrect premise.

"I just think it's unwise - such a proposal should be put forth in that forum. By all means, let's talk about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and even at that forum, but let's compare apples to apples."

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Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee.
This list includes senior leaders of Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army and Vineyard denominations.
Very Reverend Jay Ruka from Taranaki Cathedral is one of the signatories - and he said the bill is built on an incorrect premise.
"I just think it's unwise - such a proposal should be put forth in that forum. By all means, let's talk about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and even at that forum, but let's compare apples to apples."
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Chris Cahill: Police Association president calls for tougher penalties for high-level drug offenders

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