The World Softball Championship is underway, and the Black Sox are barely hanging on after their last two games.

They lost 7-0 to the US over the weekend and lost their lead to Argentina last night with a final score of 11-5.

They have one last shot to maintain their place in the World Softball Championship later tonight, and Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave discussed their chances of bouncing back.

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The World Softball Championship is underway, and the Black Sox are barely hanging on after their last two games.
They lost 7-0 to the US over the weekend and lost their lead to Argentina last night with a final score of 11-5.
They have one last shot to maintain their place in the World Softball Championship later tonight, and Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave discussed their chances of bouncing back.
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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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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox losing two World Softball Championship games

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has called out disgruntled residents of high-end Auckland suburbs who left poo bags scattered around local parks to protest the removal of the bins. Do we agree with this?

Are we shocked by last night's fatal shooting in Ponsonby? Do we have to get used to more violent crime in the region?

MP Jamie Arbuckle plans to also hang on to his role as a Marlborough councillor. Can a politician do two jobs at once?

Can the Greens bounce back from the Julie Anne Genter controversy? The disgraced Green MP will be working from the Chatham Islands this week - will she get away with this?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has called out disgruntled residents of high-end Auckland suburbs who left poo bags scattered around local parks to protest the removal of the bins. Do we agree with this?
Are we shocked by last night's fatal shooting in Ponsonby? Do we have to get used to more violent crime in the region?
MP Jamie Arbuckle plans to also hang on to his role as a Marlborough councillor. Can a politician do two jobs at once?
Can the Greens bounce back from the Julie Anne Genter controversy? The disgraced Green MP will be working from the Chatham Islands this week - will she get away with this?
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The Huddle: Do we have to get used to more shootings in Auckland?

The Finance Minister says today's OECD report reinforces what the nation needs ahead of the 2024 Budget.

The OECD's biennial report has warned inflation is likely to be persistent - and the Government should set polices to reduce the deficit.

Minister Nicola Willis says it's clear New Zealand needs to get spending under control and invest in crucial areas.

"Get policies in place that will boost business, ensure that we sort out our education system, our planning system, our overseas investment regime so that we can grow our economy and go for wealth again."

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The Finance Minister says today's OECD report reinforces what the nation needs ahead of the 2024 Budget.
The OECD's biennial report has warned inflation is likely to be persistent - and the Government should set polices to reduce the deficit.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's clear New Zealand needs to get spending under control and invest in crucial areas.
"Get policies in place that will boost business, ensure that we sort out our education system, our planning system, our overseas investment regime so that we can grow our economy and go for wealth again."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to OECD report ahead of Budget 2024

Pay increases for corrections staff from a $1.9 billion Budget boost.

The Government says the funding will go into more than 800 extra beds at Waikeria Prison - and 685 more frontline Corrections staff, including 470 prison officers.

Millions will go into rehab for the 45 percent of prisoners on remand.

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says this money will bolster frontline staff and keep Kiwis safe.

"$442,000 of it is going to be transferred from back office and reprioritised to the front line. The other $1.5 billion is new money."

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Pay increases for corrections staff from a $1.9 billion Budget boost.
The Government says the funding will go into more than 800 extra beds at Waikeria Prison - and 685 more frontline Corrections staff, including 470 prison officers.
Millions will go into rehab for the 45 percent of prisoners on remand.
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says this money will bolster frontline staff and keep Kiwis safe.
"$442,000 of it is going to be transferred from back office and reprioritised to the front line. The other $1.5 billion is new money."
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox losing two World Softball Championship games

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