Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB

There's no reprieve for Australian borrowers just yet, as the Reserve Bank decided to leave rates on hold.

Australia's Official Cash Rate was held steady at 4.35 percent, in line with expectations from economists.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says people are screaming for relief - but the Bank is determined to bring inflation down.

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It's been confirmed Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will return to the centres for the Warriors' NRL visit to the Titans on the Gold Coast.He's been out with a hamstring injury for over a month.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this update.

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There's increased support for efforts to trim court waiting times.

The Chief District Court Judge has introduced protocols to speed proceedings, including time targets based on a crime's seriousness.

Lawyer Steve Cullen says about 81 percent of cases meet targets, against a goal of 90 percent.

He says setting up some cases can be a challenge.

"You're dealing with people in the criminal sphere who often have reasons to opt for delay, whether it be the fact that they've got other cases on foot, or they've got their own personal issues that mean they don't want the matter progressed."

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 June 2024, it has been an embarrassing start to the Prime Minister's trip to Japan - after the Defence Force plane carrying the delegation broke down. Political Correspondent Jason Walls speaks to Heather from the centre of the drama - and later in the show Heather asks Finance Minister Nicola Willis whether it's time to buy a new plane.   

Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson has revealed she's been diagnosed with breastcancer. Ah-Leen Rayner from the Breast Cancer Foundation says she hopes more women will get themselves checked as a result of the news. 

Plus the Huddle debates the Government's new plans to allow granny flats to be built without a building consent. 

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The BBC has reported that the Greek coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean. 

This happened over a three-year period, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water. 

BBC analysis found that more than 40 people alleged to have died. 

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The Greek government has long been accused of ‘forced returns’- which is illegal under international law.” 

Grey said “The European Union has had some 263,000 sea arrivals in the last year alone – with Greece receiving 41,000.” 

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National promised in the last election to allow foreigners to buy $2m-plus properties - reversing a ban introduced by the previous Labour government – with exceptions for Australians and Singaporeans. 

However, this was vetoed by National’s coalition partner - New Zealand First. 

Sotheby's NZ Managing Director Mark Harris told Heather du Plessis-Allan “New Zealand’s always been of interest – but there’s definitely been a lot of interest of late.” 

Harris said “We’re half-expecting that there might be an announcement that there might be some easing of the foreign buyer rule.” 

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