The Transport Minister has condemned protesters who paint bombed MP electorate offices throughout the country.

The Restore Passenger Rail lobby group has sprayed red paint on MP offices in Auckland, Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin -- despite meeting with Michael Wood last week.

Wood says today's demonstration is concerning for those who work in their MP offices.

Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams spoke with Save Passenger Rail's James Cockle to try and understand their motives.

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The Transport Minister has condemned protesters who paint bombed MP electorate offices throughout the country.
The Restore Passenger Rail lobby group has sprayed red paint on MP offices in Auckland, Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin -- despite meeting with Michael Wood last week.
Wood says today's demonstration is concerning for those who work in their MP offices.
Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams spoke with Save Passenger Rail's James Cockle to try and understand their motives.
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How far is too far when it comes to protest?

This week on The Highlight Reel, as the excitement over the aurora faded the Government announced details of how they will deal to gangs. Si & James asked how gangs have affected your life and got some interesting stories. 

A big focus on transport this week with a suggestion the Cook Strait ferry service should be sold off. Plus the boys debate the validity of the Te Huia commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.

Rowena Duncum from The Country gave her thoughts as Fonterra looks to sell key brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti.

Simon had a difficult drive to work, and James andproducer Tyler had no time for his woes -  they told him his driving sucks!

Plus they discuss the new portrait of King Charles, and Simon tells us about going school uniform shopping with his grandson Monty.

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This week on The Highlight Reel, as the excitement over the aurora faded the Government announced details of how they will deal to gangs. Si &amp; James asked how gangs have affected your life and got some interesting stories. 
A big focus on transport this week with a suggestion the Cook Strait ferry service should be sold off. Plus the boys debate the validity of the Te Huia commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.
Rowena Duncum from The Country gave her thoughts as Fonterra looks to sell key brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti.
Simon had a difficult drive to work, and James and producer Tyler had no time for his woes -  they told him his driving sucks!
Plus they discuss the new portrait of King Charles, and Simon tells us about going school uniform shopping with his grandson Monty.
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The Highlight Reel Episode 29: The impact of gangs

Mike McRoberts has been a journalist for more than three decades, becoming one of New Zealand Television’s most recognisable faces.

He’s covered numerous conflicts around the world and some of the planet's biggest natural disasters.

He’s has won numerous awards over the years including New Zealand Journalist of the Year, and a back-to-back winner of New Zealand Presenter of the Year for anchoring TV3’s flagship news bulletin, Newshub Live at Six, a role he’s held since 2005.

He’ll soon be leaving studio life behind, starting a new role with NBR as Te Ao Māori Editor in August.
Mike McRoberts was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.

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Mike McRoberts has been a journalist for more than three decades, becoming one of New Zealand Television’s most recognisable faces.
He’s covered numerous conflicts around the world and some of the planet's biggest natural disasters.
He’s has won numerous awards over the years including New Zealand Journalist of the Year, and a back-to-back winner of New Zealand Presenter of the Year for anchoring TV3’s flagship news bulletin, Newshub Live at Six, a role he’s held since 2005.
He’ll soon be leaving studio life behind, starting a new role with NBR as Te Ao Māori Editor in August. Mike McRoberts was Simon Barnett &amp; James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Six and a Song with Mike McRoberts

Raylene Ramsay joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels every day with News You Never Knew You Needed To Know.

This time it was about a festival celebrating the mullet in Belgium.

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Raylene Ramsay joins Simon Barnett &amp; James Daniels every day with News You Never Knew You Needed To Know.
This time it was about a festival celebrating the mullet in Belgium.
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How far is too far when it comes to protest?

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