The High Court in Christchurch has heard the first evidence in the murder trial of Tingjun Cao.

He's accused of killing estate agent Yanfei Bao.

Newstalk ZB's Emily Ansell says Bao's partner, Paul Gooch, realised something was wrong when Bao hadn't picked up her daughter from after-school care.

"He said when he got home, he checked the dishwasher to see if Bao's lunch dishes were there - as usually, she'd come home and eat. But they weren't." 

Court adjourned early today, for various reasons including translation issues.

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The High Court in Christchurch has heard the first evidence in the murder trial of Tingjun Cao.
He's accused of killing estate agent Yanfei Bao.
Newstalk ZB's Emily Ansell says Bao's partner, Paul Gooch, realised something was wrong when Bao hadn't picked up her daughter from after-school care.
"He said when he got home, he checked the dishwasher to see if Bao's lunch dishes were there - as usually, she'd come home and eat. But they weren't."&nbsp;
Court adjourned early today, for various reasons including translation issues.
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Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the High Court hearing the first evidence in Tingjun Cao's murder trial

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Belgium have banished the United States from their home Football World Cup after a crushing 4-1 win in round-of-16 action in Seattle.

The eighth ranked side in the world were in command from the outset, taking the lead in the ninth minute.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further.

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Belgium have banished the United States from their home Football World Cup after a crushing 4-1 win in round-of-16 action in Seattle.
The eighth ranked side in the world were in command from the outset, taking the lead in the ninth minute.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Belgium beating out the United States in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend just one day in Auckland as he tours the South Pacific, but one planned event has sparked controversy.

A Kia Ora Modi event is planned for that night at Spark Arena, organised by the Indian High Commission - with 12,000 people expected to attend.

Massey University professor and researcher Mohan Dutta has raised concerns that the rally will be a 'Hindu nationalist event' and some key dog-whistles have been identified.

"It is, I would say, a mix of some ceremonial components - and then particular kinds of messaging around the arrival of India on the global stage as a Hindu nation that specifically speaks to this audience base."

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend just one day in Auckland as he tours the South Pacific, but one planned event has sparked controversy.
A Kia Ora Modi event is planned for that night at Spark Arena, organised by the Indian High Commission - with 12,000 people expected to attend.
Massey University professor and researcher Mohan Dutta has raised concerns that the rally will be a 'Hindu nationalist event' and some key dog-whistles have been identified.
"It is, I would say, a mix of some ceremonial components - and then particular kinds of messaging around the arrival of India on the global stage as a Hindu nation that specifically speaks to this audience base."
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Mohan Dutta: Massey University professor and Hindutva researcher speaks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election. 

Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election.&nbsp;
Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the upcoming court ruling on Marine Le Pen

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Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the High Court hearing the first evidence in Tingjun Cao's murder trial

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