US President Donald Trump is now asking for some of the Epstein documents to be released. 

The President, who earlier this week was calling for people to forget about the files, has now changed his approach to the situation.  

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Ryan Bridge, ‘I think he wants to try and get ahead of this, even though he has been trying to divert attention from it.’  

These documents are suspected of containing important information about the identities of some of Jeffery Epstein’s clients. 

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US President Donald Trump is now asking for some of the Epstein documents to be released.&nbsp;
The President, who earlier this week was calling for people to forget about the files, has now changed his approach to the situation. &nbsp;
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Ryan Bridge, ‘I think he wants to try and get ahead of this, even though he has been trying to divert attention from it.’ &nbsp;
These documents are suspected of containing important information about the identities of some of Jeffery Epstein’s clients.&nbsp;
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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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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent discusses US President Trump's changing stance on the Epstein files

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The Greens are warning student debt is stopping New Zealanders coming home for Christmas.

Its survey of 400 expat Kiwis found 71 percent were overdue on payments - and 82 percent are worried about their loan.

The Green Party's calling for a cross-Parliament inquiry into the repayment scheme for Kiwis living overseas.

Spokesperson Lawrence Xu-Nan told Ryan Bridge that inflexible repayment schemes, interest rates and penalty fees are driving people away.

He says these are people with skills gained overseas we want to eventually attract back to contribute to New Zealand.

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The Greens are warning student debt is stopping New Zealanders coming home for Christmas.
Its survey of 400 expat Kiwis found 71 percent were overdue on payments - and 82 percent are worried about their loan.
The Green Party's calling for a cross-Parliament inquiry into the repayment scheme for Kiwis living overseas.
Spokesperson Lawrence Xu-Nan told Ryan Bridge that inflexible repayment schemes, interest rates and penalty fees are driving people away.
He says these are people with skills gained overseas we want to eventually attract back to contribute to New Zealand.
LISTEN ABOVE

Lawrence Xu-Nan: Green Party's Overseas New Zealander's Spokesperson comments on student loan debt fears

A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse.

The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide, focusing on preventing all forms of child maltreatment

Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says child homicide cannot be ignored.

She told Ryan Bridge on average, one child is killed every five weeks, but it's not too late for change, so eventually children will grow up in New Zealand feeling safe.

She says it starts with awareness.

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A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse.
The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide, focusing on preventing all forms of child maltreatment
Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says child homicide cannot be ignored.
She told Ryan Bridge on average, one child is killed every five weeks, but it's not too late for change, so eventually children will grow up in New Zealand feeling safe.
She says it starts with awareness.
LISTEN ABOVE

Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on Dear Children campaign against child abuse and homicide

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Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March.

Greater Wellington Regional Council will introduce contactless payments - at a cost of 5.5 million dollars. 

It's jumping the gun on the Government National Ticketing System, scheduled for mid-2027. 

Council Chair Daran Ponter told Ryan Bridge they don't trust the timeline. 
 
He says he's sick of telling Wellington commuters they can't have something that's available in Auckland and Australia.

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Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March.
Greater Wellington Regional Council will introduce contactless payments - at a cost of 5.5 million dollars.&nbsp;
It's jumping the gun on the Government National Ticketing System, scheduled for mid-2027.&nbsp;
Council Chair Daran Ponter told Ryan Bridge they don't trust the timeline.&nbsp; &nbsp; He says he's sick of telling Wellington commuters they can't have something that's available in Auckland and Australia.
LISTEN ABOVE

Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair talks doubts to National Ticketing System for public transport

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f7e57efb-82e1-4ad3-8209-b3ad006a0384/transcript

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent discusses US President Trump's changing stance on the Epstein files

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