Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The All Whites had their first World Cup match today and drew 2-all with Iran. Do we see them advancing to the knockout stages? What did we think of today's match?

Erica Stanford has revealed her officials wasted more than $30 million on a biometrics data system that never actually materialised. What do we make of this? Should heads roll over this? 

The UK has announced their own social media ban for under-16s. Are we going to be next?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The All Whites had their first World Cup match today and drew 2-all with Iran. Do we see them advancing to the knockout stages? What did we think of today's match?
Erica Stanford has revealed her officials wasted more than $30 million on a biometrics data system that never actually materialised. What do we make of this? Should heads roll over this?&nbsp;
The UK has announced their own social media ban for under-16s. Are we going to be next?
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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: Is New Zealand next for a teen social media ban?

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US law enforcement said it had thwarted an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded MMA event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials.

According to US media, five people have been arrested and investigators have identified 23 people in a 'potential network of plotters' who communicated in a Signal group chat.

The group allegedly planned to detonate explosive-laden drones over the UFC arena on the White House lawn where the fights were held on Sunday and then have snipers open fire on targets in the crowd.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the suspects were thwarted before the attack took place, but it was close call.

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US law enforcement said it had thwarted an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded MMA event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials.
According to US media, five people have been arrested and investigators have identified 23 people in a 'potential network of plotters' who communicated in a Signal group chat.
The group allegedly planned to detonate explosive-laden drones over the UFC arena on the White House lawn where the fights were held on Sunday and then have snipers open fire on targets in the crowd.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the suspects were thwarted before the attack took place, but it was close call.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the group who planned to attack White House UFC event with snipers and drones

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Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is confident in a successful return to the clipboard after naming a 12-strong squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

It's the first group the World Cup-winning coach has picked since last year's suspension saga, which saw her miss three series.

Sportstalk host Nick Bewley unpacked the announcement further.

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Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is confident in a successful return to the clipboard after naming a 12-strong squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
It's the first group the World Cup-winning coach has picked since last year's suspension saga, which saw her miss three series.
Sportstalk host Nick Bewley unpacked the announcement further.
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Nick Bewley: Sportstalk host on the Silver Ferns squad set to play in next month's Commonwealth Games

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The ACC Minister says the accidental injury cover scheme's been allowed to drift over the years, but should be retained. 

The latest injuries report shows ACC spent $4.4 billion on treatment last year, and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation. 

Scott Simpson says running the scheme costs about $8.3 billion dollars annually.

"It's been working well for New Zealanders for nigh-on 50 years, my role as minister is to make sure it works for the next 50 years."

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The ACC Minister says the accidental injury cover scheme's been allowed to drift over the years, but should be retained.&nbsp;
The latest injuries report shows ACC spent $4.4 billion on treatment last year, and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation.&nbsp;
Scott Simpson says running the scheme costs about $8.3 billion dollars annually.
"It's been working well for New Zealanders for nigh-on 50 years, my role as minister is to make sure it works for the next 50 years."
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Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the number of claimed injuries taking place in homes

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The Huddle: Is New Zealand next for a teen social media ban?

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