On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree break down the shocking news that Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. The news comes as the country extends the red light restrictions, and the World Health Organisation warns of a new variant of Omicron.

In other news, another tertiary institution is facing push-back from students for letting a contentious student return to study, while the power in the housing market is shifting to buyers. And for Trending, a Grammy for Louis CK has cast a shadow over the awards shows. 

On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree break down the shocking news that Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. The news comes as the country extends the red light restrictions, and the World Health Organisation warns of a new variant of Omicron.
In other news, <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/external-investigation-announced-after-fresh-allegations-at-top-broadcasting-school/L7ZS7DWBJM3Y62FO4FUQE7AUPA/">another tertiary institution </a>is facing push-back from students for letting a contentious student return to study, while the power in the housing market is <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/property-prices-power-shifting-to-buyers-as-values-volumes-fall/7KZJJ5OMFUSHUDCVCLYFG6VWWM/">shifting to buyers</a>. And for Trending, a Grammy for Louis CK has cast a shadow over the awards shows.&nbsp;

Each Tuesday New Zealand Herald Journalists Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear take a closer look at an issue, event or topic that’s been filling up our news feeds or taking over our water cooler chats. Whether that’s the reality of working in a high-end brothel, the growing obsession with white-collar magic mushroom use or a day in the life of a West Auckland cop we’ll take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest stories. From politics, crime and even a little bit of entertainment we’re here to keep you in the loop. 

Each Tuesday New Zealand Herald Journalists Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear take a closer look at an issue, event or topic that’s been filling up our news feeds or taking over our water cooler chats. Whether that’s the reality of working in a high-end brothel, the growing obsession with white-collar magic mushroom use or a day in the life of a West Auckland cop we’ll take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest stories. From politics, crime and even a little bit of entertainment we’re here to keep you in the loop.

In a world of 24-hour news accessible at the touch of a phone, it can be hard staying in the loop and following an ever-changing news cycle. That's why every Friday morning, NZ Herald journalists Rosie Gordon and Katie Harris will take an in-depth look...

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