After weeks and weeks of hearings, Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial is nearing its end.

The 50-year-old is accused of intentionally serving a poisonous mushroom dish to her estranged husband's family in 2023.

She maintains her innocence.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the jury is set to retire soon - and then a verdict will be unveiled.

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After weeks and weeks of hearings, Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial is nearing its end.
The 50-year-old is accused of intentionally serving a poisonous mushroom dish to her estranged husband's family in 2023.
She maintains her innocence.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the jury is set to retire soon - and then a verdict will be unveiled.
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial drawing to a close

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Hidden in the amendments to the Fisheries Amendment Bill, published online on Wednesday, are changes deemed “outrageous” by recreational fishers.

The changes mean the minimum legal-size limit for a range of species, including snapper, tarakihi, butterfish, blue moki and trevally would be removed. 

The major concerns of letting baby fish be caught is the reduction in populations, "anyone who failed science can still understand that," NZ Sport Fishing Council's Mike Plant told Andrew Dickens.

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Hidden in the amendments to the Fisheries Amendment Bill, published online on Wednesday, are changes deemed “outrageous” by recreational fishers.
The changes mean the minimum legal-size limit for a range of species, including snapper, tarakihi, butterfish, blue moki and trevally would be removed.&nbsp;
The major concerns of letting baby fish be caught is the reduction in populations, "anyone who failed science can still understand that," NZ Sport Fishing Council's Mike Plant told Andrew Dickens.
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Mike Plant: NZ Sport Fishing Council on removing size limits for commercial fishers

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US President Donald Trump has said he's 'not putting troops' on the ground in Iran and is expecting the war to soon come to an end, whereas Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there's still months to go. 

In the meantime, Trump has backed Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair, but ties to Jeffery Epstein may stand in his way. 

"It just seems to be one of those things that are being held up again and again, and which Trump has been trying to brush under the under the rug," US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Andrew Dickens. 

And, in brighter news, a 100 year old war veteran has become the world's oldest organ donor.

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US President Donald Trump has said he's 'not putting troops' on the ground in Iran and is expecting the war to soon come to an end, whereas Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there's still months to go.&nbsp;
In the meantime, Trump has backed Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair, but ties to Jeffery Epstein may stand in his way.&nbsp;
"It just seems to be one of those things that are being held up again and again, and which Trump has been trying to brush under the under the rug," US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Andrew Dickens.&nbsp;
And, in brighter news, a 100 year old war veteran has become the world's oldest organ donor.
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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the expected length of Iranian war and Epstein files progress

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Doctors are noticing an increase in respiratory illnesses at the moment as a new flu strain moves in to the country. 

GP New Zealand chairman Dr Bryan Betty joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the new strain - Super-K.

"We know it's in New Zealand, but the cases haven't increased yet," he said.

"What we think is going to happen is there's going to be a take-off as soon as winter comes."

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Doctors are noticing an increase in respiratory illnesses at the moment as a new flu strain moves in to the country.&nbsp;
GP New Zealand chairman Dr Bryan Betty joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the new strain - Super-K.
"We know it's in New Zealand, but the cases haven't increased yet," he said.
"What we think is going to happen is there's going to be a take-off as soon as winter comes."
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Bryan Betty: GP New Zealand Chairman warns of new 'more transmissible' flu strain

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial drawing to a close

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