Gunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas have rampaged through Israeli towns and left a trail of destruction.

Over 300 have died in the attack, and dozens have been wounded and taken hostage in by far the deadliest day of violence in Israel in decades.

Israel has launched air strikes in response, and its Prime Minister says his country is at war.

University of Otago Politics and International Relations expert Robert Patman explains the extent of the crisis.

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Gunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas have rampaged through Israeli towns and left a trail of destruction.
Over 300 have died in the attack, and dozens have been wounded and taken hostage in by far the deadliest day of violence in Israel in decades.
Israel has launched air strikes in response, and its Prime Minister says his country is at war.
University of Otago Politics and International Relations expert Robert Patman explains the extent of the crisis.
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Robert Patman: Politics and International Studies expert weighs in on the deadly attacks on Israel

It's all go at NZ First, after the party wrapped up it's annual convention with a string of policy announcements. 

Party Leader Winston Peters said he's focused on making sure New Zealand gets the most out of it's natural resources, likening NZ to Norway. 

And Former All Black Taine Randell is the latest kiwi celebrity to join the world of politics. Has Paul Henry signing up with ACT kickstarted a trend? 

Former United Future Leader Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to analyse the key takeaways of the convention.

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It's all go at NZ First, after the party wrapped up it's annual convention with a string of policy announcements.&nbsp;
Party Leader Winston Peters said he's focused on making sure New Zealand gets the most out of it's natural resources, likening NZ to Norway.&nbsp;
And Former All Black Taine Randell is the latest kiwi celebrity to join the world of politics. Has Paul Henry signing up with ACT kickstarted a trend?&nbsp;
Former United Future Leader Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to analyse the key takeaways of the convention.
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Peter Dunne: Former United Future Leader reacts to NZ First Campaign Launch

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National have announced a post-election policy looking at consent laws.

It aims to better define consent as the presence of a 'yes', rather than the lack of a 'no'.

Labour responded accusing National of walking away from a bipartisan agreement to use this as a campaign piece.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith did not clarify whether the bipartisanship claims were true, but said, "(Labour) had 6 years in government, didn't get around to it, didn't prioritise this."

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National have announced a post-election policy looking at consent laws.
It aims to better define consent as the presence of a 'yes', rather than the lack of a 'no'.
Labour responded accusing National of walking away from a bipartisan agreement to use this as a campaign piece.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith did not clarify whether the bipartisanship claims were true, but said, "(Labour) had 6 years in government, didn't get around to it, didn't prioritise this."
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Paul Goldsmith: National aims to reduce sexual offending with new consent definition

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Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited Auckland to meet with Prime Minister Chris Luxon yesterday.

The two exchanged warm words, attended a business conference together, and agreed to elevate the countries' relationship to that of a strategic partnership.

With Auckland being the economic-hub for international businesses here, and the Government's Auckland Deal to consult with the Mayor on significant plans, what conversations has the Mayor Wayne Brown?

Wayne Brown unpacks what's he looking to get from this for the City, and if Auckland has to capacity to help the Strategic Partnership reach its targets.

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Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited Auckland to meet with Prime Minister Chris Luxon yesterday.
The two exchanged warm words, attended a business conference together, and agreed to elevate the countries' relationship to that of a strategic partnership.
With Auckland being the economic-hub for international businesses here, and the Government's Auckland Deal to consult with the Mayor on significant plans, what conversations has the Mayor Wayne Brown?
Wayne Brown unpacks what's he looking to get from this for the City, and if Auckland has to capacity to help the Strategic Partnership reach its targets.
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Wayne Brown: City-to-city relationships are the future of trade

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/09548e10-7715-4620-bc34-b4850045b808/transcript

Robert Patman: Politics and International Studies expert weighs in on the deadly attacks on Israel

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