Over in Australia, the ongoing anti-war protests in Melbourne have entered their second day.

Police have beefed up security, after yesterday's violent clashes left several officers injured.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says yesterday's events were 'disgraceful' - with protestors flinging faeces and acid at police. 

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Over in Australia, the ongoing anti-war protests in Melbourne have entered their second day.
Police have beefed up security, after yesterday's violent clashes left several officers injured.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says yesterday's events were 'disgraceful' - with protestors flinging faeces and acid at police. 
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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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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on protests in Melbourne forcing police to tighten security

New Zealand First leaderWinston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards.

Peters and his colleague Shane Jones took issue with Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris after he alleged some in the House are 'masters' of lying.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the controversy further.

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards.
Peters and his colleague Shane Jones took issue with Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris after he alleged some in the House are 'masters' of lying.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the controversy further.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters claiming Parliament is in ‘state of decay’

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking.

The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday, with several lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Combs was also charged with narcotics offences, kidnapping, arson and bribery - and there's enough evidence to have him put away. 

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Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking.
The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday, with several lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Combs was also charged with narcotics offences, kidnapping, arson and bribery - and there's enough evidence to have him put away. 
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Sean 'Diddy' Combs being denied bail on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges

New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle.

Will O'Rourke winning the race to partner captain Tim Southee as the side's two seamers, with New Zealand including four spinners.

The Black Caps - who have never won in four attempts at the venue - currently have Sri Lanka 29 for one.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the match further.

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New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle.
Will O'Rourke winning the race to partner captain Tim Southee as the side's two seamers, with New Zealand including four spinners.
The Black Caps - who have never won in four attempts at the venue - currently have Sri Lanka 29 for one.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the match further.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on protests in Melbourne forcing police to tighten security

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