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On today's episode, the Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign, PM Christopher Luxon joins us, the Waitangi Tribunal is looking into a claim lodged by Ngai Te Rangi that the Government is causing significant irreversible harm to te reo Maori, President Macron has called for a surprise election in France after the far-right's success in the European elections, Brussels correspondent William Denselow joins us, Apple has announced "Apple Intelligence" - a new suite of AI-driven features, and NZ mountain bikers shine at the downhill world cup.

Three young New Zealand mountain bikers earned top spots at the recent UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup in Austria. Lachie Stevens-McNab took out third place in the elite men's downhill final, Eliana Hulsebosch claimed second in the junior women's final, and world champion Erice van Leuven claimed the top spot. van Leuven spoke to Corin Dann.

The Ministry of Primary Industries will research the risks the deadly virus Japanese encephalitis virus or JEV could pose to New Zealanders if it spreads here. Epidemiologist Roger Morris spoke to Corin Dann.

Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Apple has announced "Apple Intelligence" - a new suite of AI-driven features. Tech commentator Dan Ives spoke to Charlotte Cook.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.