UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to fight on after a poor showing in the UK local elections.

The final votes were counted last weekend, and the Tories lost 10 councils and over 470 council seats.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's hard to see where Sunak goes from here.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to fight on after a poor showing in the UK local elections.
The final votes were counted last weekend, and the Tories lost 10 councils and over 470 council seats.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's hard to see where Sunak goes from here.
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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 Rishi Sunak's poor results in the UK local elections

Questions are being raised about the next steps after Donald Trump's hush money trial.

After nearly five weeks, the prosecution and the defence have rested before the jury starts deliberations.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says if Trump is found guilty, he could face a large fine, house arrest or community service. 

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Questions are being raised about the next steps after Donald Trump's hush money trial.
After nearly five weeks, the prosecution and the defence have rested before the jury starts deliberations.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says if Trump is found guilty, he could face a large fine, house arrest or community service. 
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the possible outcomes of Trump's hush money trial

Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu has been handed a three-week suspension for a high shot on Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i in the win over the Chiefs.

His high shot connected with Tupou Vai'i's head - he was yellow-carded, which was upgraded to red.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the controversy further. 

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Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu has been handed a three-week suspension for a high shot on Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i in the win over the Chiefs.
His high shot connected with Tupou Vai'i's head - he was yellow-carded, which was upgraded to red.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the controversy further. 
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Raymond Tuputupu of the Hurricanes being handed a suspension before playoffs

Census data has revealed a surge in Kiwis identifying as Māori.

Almost one million people says they're of Māori descent, up more than 12 percent on the 2018 Census.

Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa, says it's a transformation shift.

"I think there's been a groundswell of people who have not only identified as Māori, but have found their Māori whakapapa. And that's been one of the upturns that the latest Census data captured."

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Census data has revealed a surge in Kiwis identifying as Māori.
Almost one million people says they're of Māori descent, up more than 12 percent on the 2018 Census.
Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa, says it's a transformation shift.
"I think there's been a groundswell of people who have not only identified as Māori, but have found their Māori whakapapa. And that's been one of the upturns that the latest Census data captured."
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's poor results in the UK local elections

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