On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree discuss some massive stories that slipped in during a short week. Firstly, Arise Church finds itself under the spotlight over allegations of emotional abuse aimed at volunteers. A big inflation announcement has put the cost of living crisis in new light. And MIQ may have ended, but the controversy over the program continues. 

Then, a polyamorous couple's plight has raised questions about the country's residency laws, and former couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard make headlines with their blockbuster court battle. And, one Brazilian man's plight with a dumbbell is not as uncommon as you may initially think...

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On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree discuss some massive stories that slipped in during a short week. Firstly, Arise Church finds itself under the spotlight over allegations of emotional abuse aimed at volunteers. A big inflation announcement has put the cost of living crisis in new light. And MIQ may have ended, but the controversy over the program continues.&nbsp;
Then, a polyamorous couple's plight has raised questions about the country's residency laws, and former couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard make headlines with their blockbuster court battle. And, one Brazilian man's plight with a dumbbell is not as uncommon as you may initially think...
Follow Cheree @cheree_k on Instagram Folow Kattie @katieharrisnz on Twitter

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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