Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

There's renewed debate to introduce means-testing for NZ Super. Is this a discussion we need to have?

Donald Trump used the f-bomb when criticising Iran and Israel in front of reporters. How do we feel about the President using profanities?

Can we say that Trump has succeeded by getting NATO countries to commit to increase their defence spending to 5 percent?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
There's renewed debate to introduce means-testing for NZ Super. Is this a discussion we need to have?
Donald Trump used the f-bomb when criticising Iran and Israel in front of reporters. How do we feel about the President using profanities?
Can we say that Trump has succeeded by getting NATO countries to commit to increase their defence spending to 5 percent?
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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: Do we need to means-test NZ Super?

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More rugby clubs around the country are ditching junior fees in a bid to ease financial pressure on families and revive grassroots participation.

What began as a small initiative in 2024 has gathered momentum, with more clubs opting to waive registration costs in 2026.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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More rugby clubs around the country are ditching junior fees in a bid to ease financial pressure on families and revive grassroots participation.
What began as a small initiative in 2024 has gathered momentum, with more clubs opting to waive registration costs in 2026.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on rugby clubs going fees-free for kids

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Police officers dished out one speeding fine for every minute of last year as they cracked down on dangerous driving. 

More than 500,000 fines were issued over 2025, double the number issued six years ago. 

The figures are only fines from officers - not speeding cameras. 

AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says it's unclear exactly what drove this data, but it's likely there was extra pressure on the police.

"Road policing officers were sometimes covering other duties and having to do those kinds of things, spread themselves around. But in the last couple of years, that has changed, there's been a big focus, once again, on being back out on the roads." 

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Police officers dished out one speeding fine for every minute of last year as they cracked down on dangerous driving.&nbsp;
More than 500,000 fines were issued over 2025, double the number issued six years ago.&nbsp;
The figures are only fines from officers - not speeding cameras.&nbsp;
AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says it's unclear exactly what drove this data, but it's likely there was extra pressure on the police.
"Road policing officers were sometimes covering other duties and having to do those kinds of things, spread themselves around. But in the last couple of years, that has changed, there's been a big focus, once again, on being back out on the roads."&nbsp;
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Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson on the increase in speeding fines

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Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading. 

15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.

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Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading.&nbsp;
15 cases have officially been reported, and a university student and a sixth former have died as a result of the outbreak.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says cases are projected to go up and investigations are taking place.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigations into the meningitis outbreak tears through UK

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The Huddle: Do we need to means-test NZ Super?

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