Usman Khawaja feels unfairly targeted by the International Cricket Council following their demand he refrain from writing statements in support of Palestine on his shoes.

The ICC have ruled the opening batter will be fined or banned if he uses the test against Pakistan as a platform to make what they've deemed a political statement.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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Usman Khawaja feels unfairly targeted by the International Cricket Council following their demand he refrain from writing statements in support of Palestine on his shoes.
The ICC have ruled the opening batter will be fined or banned if he uses the test against Pakistan as a platform to make what they've deemed a political statement.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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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 Usman Khawaja's battle with the ICC over pro-Palestinian messaging

US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent speaks ahead of Trump appearance at NATO summit

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.

At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.

State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.
At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.
State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the impacts of the rain in Kaikōura

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Is Erica Stanford right to not put restrictions on VPNs? What did we make of this? Did we think she was going to introduce restrictions? 

China launched their missile test today - did we over-react? Should we be worried about this?

Do we agree with the Green's plan to ban synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - or is it an over-reach? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Is Erica Stanford right to not put restrictions on VPNs? What did we make of this? Did we think she was going to introduce restrictions?&nbsp;
China launched their missile test today - did we over-react? Should we be worried about this?
Do we agree with the Green's plan to ban synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - or is it an over-reach?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Should we be worried about China?

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Usman Khawaja's battle with the ICC over pro-Palestinian messaging

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