Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has been flung into doubt, with the resignation of his closest aide.

The UK Prime Minister's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's quit - taking responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. 

Mandelson's being investigated for claims he'd passed sensitive information to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.

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Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has been flung into doubt, with the resignation of his closest aide.
The UK Prime Minister's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's quit - taking responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.&nbsp;
Mandelson's being investigated for claims he'd passed sensitive information to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained 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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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign

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Schools are pushing to be exempt from Official Information Act requests. 

The Secondary Principals’ Association is seeking legal advice, after an Auckland law student sent an onerous request to nearly 2500 schools.

Darfield High School Principal Andy England says requests like these burden already-stretched principals. 

"It meant digging through board minutes and conversations and outlining policies and procedures that are publicly available, in most cases, for the sake of somebody doing a bit of a research project."

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Schools are pushing to be exempt from Official Information Act requests.&nbsp;
The Secondary Principals’ Association is seeking legal advice, after an Auckland law student sent an onerous request to nearly 2500 schools.
Darfield High School Principal Andy England says requests like these burden already-stretched principals.&nbsp;
"It meant digging through board minutes and conversations and outlining policies and procedures that are publicly available, in most cases, for the sake of somebody doing a bit of a research project."
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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on schools pushing for exemptions to OIA requests

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election? 

Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election?&nbsp;
Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?

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Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.

National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. 

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Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.
National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the conclusion of the Luxon saga

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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign

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