On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general, judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defence minister, as well as the military commander of Hamas, we have our weekly political panel, and we cross the Tasman to hear from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Mental health workers say prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will lose support when their contracts end next year. Ruth Hill reports.

Market Update for 22 November 2024

There's a Battle of the Pacific taking place at the moment in Auckland in the form of a lawn bowls tournament. First Up producer Mathew Hutching went for a roll on the green.

Mayors and councillors from across the country have met in Wellington to discuss alternatives to rate capping as a way of managing bills. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government wants to give sexual abuse survivors the power to decide if their abuser gets permanent name suppression. Criminal Bar Association vice-president Sumudu Thode spoke to Corin Dann.

The government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence. Victim's advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is taking no risks against a mercurial Italy side and says he's determined to see his team finish their northern tour on a winning note. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.

ACT Party leader David Seymour is questioning the cost-benefit analysis for a proposed new medical school at Waikato University - estimated to cost $380 million. Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.