The UK Government is set to introduce new laws making drink spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech.

These law changes will be included within the 35 bills in the programme announced on Wednesday.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the existing legislation hasn't been updated since the 1800s - so this change is badly needed.

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The UK Government is set to introduce new laws making drink spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech.
These law changes will be included within the 35 bills in the programme announced on Wednesday.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the existing legislation hasn't been updated since the 1800s - so this change is badly needed.
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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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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drink spiking becoming a specific criminal offence

The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds.

The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating.

AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea.

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The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds.
The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating.
AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea.
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John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government's plan to roll back insulation standards

The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt.

Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998.

Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great.

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The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt.
Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998.
Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host pays tribute to Norm Hewitt

Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation.

Stats NZ will publish the Q2 consumers price inflation figures, helping the Reserve Bank determine future OCR decisions.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his predictions - and how they'll impact Kiwi households.  

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Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation.
Stats NZ will publish the Q2 consumers price inflation figures, helping the Reserve Bank determine future OCR decisions.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his predictions - and how they'll impact Kiwi households.  
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drink spiking becoming a specific criminal offence

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