The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.

Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities.

He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink."

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The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.
Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities.
He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink."
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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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Karl Puschmann: Entertainment journalist on World Cup opening ceremony

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France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027 - making it the first European nation to block teens under these restrictions.

The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media,  with French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming this move.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes after families in France have launched legal action towards TikTok over harmful content.

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France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027 - making it the first European nation to block teens under these restrictions.
The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media, &nbsp;with French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming this move.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes after families in France have launched legal action towards TikTok over harmful content.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France looking to launch their own social media ban

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Recent data has unveiled a silver lining in the latest June-quarter inflation figures.

Rents rose at their slowest rate, annually, in 25 years, according to Stats NZ.

The country’s stock of rents rose by 0.5 percent between the June 2025 and 2026 quarters, continuing the trend of softening increases that began towards the end of 2024.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Recent data has unveiled a silver lining in the latest June-quarter inflation figures.
Rents rose at their slowest rate, annually, in 25 years, according to Stats NZ.
The country’s stock of rents rose by 0.5 percent between the June 2025 and 2026 quarters, continuing the trend of softening increases that began towards the end of 2024.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on rents rising at their slowest rate in 25 years

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It's been an interesting time for the tech sector, with many big companies reporting their results.

Tech stocks recently reversed some of the recent selloff last night - with the Nasdaq up 1.9 percent.

Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explained further.

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It's been an interesting time for the tech sector, with many big companies reporting their results.
Tech stocks recently reversed some of the recent selloff last night - with the Nasdaq up 1.9 percent.
Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explained further.
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Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the factors impacting the tech stocks

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Karl Puschmann: Entertainment journalist on World Cup opening ceremony

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