Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior reporter Katie Bradford and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The first leaders debate of the 2026 election campaign took place last night - who do we think spoke better? Who won - Chris or Chris? 

The Crown has cited troubles with evidence  in deciding not to retry David Tamihere for the murders of the Swedish backpackers. What do we make of this? Could this have been handled better? 

New Zealand Cricket has broken its silence on why it picked a franchise Twenty20 competition over Australia’s Big Bash League. Do we think this was the right call? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior reporter Katie Bradford and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The first leaders debate of the 2026 election campaign took place last night - who do we think spoke better? Who won - Chris or Chris?&nbsp;
The Crown has cited troubles with evidence &nbsp;in deciding not to retry David Tamihere for the murders of the Swedish backpackers. What do we make of this? Could this have been handled better?&nbsp;
New Zealand Cricket has broken its silence on why it picked a franchise Twenty20 competition over Australia’s Big Bash League. Do we think this was the right call?&nbsp;
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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

The Huddle: Chris v Chris - who won the first leaders debate?

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