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Another pro-Palestine encampment was cleared by Police, resulting in the arrest of 33 protestors. 

Hundreds of police stormed the grounds at Washington’s George Washington University early this morning, using pepper spray to clear the encampment. 

This came just hours before city officials were due to appear before Congress to justify their actions, or lack thereof, regarding the protest. 

US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that at least 50 campuses are now involved in the protests. 

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Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen, and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. 

Only 77% of its domestic flights arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled times last month, down from 88% in January. 

Jetstar reported no domestic cancellations last month and almost 79% of flights were on time. 

Aviation Commentator Irene King told Mike Hosking that Jetstar is an insignificant airline in comparison to Air NZ’s operations. 

She said that they only have five planes, all of the same type, so you’d think they’d get it right every time. 

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A Wellington City Councillor says the fight isn't over to remove the heritage listing from derelict buildings. 

RMA Minister Chris Bishop has signed off on the council's housing recommendations, unlocking the potential for up-zoning across the city. 

But an amendment to de-list 10 buildings to allow for demolition wasn't approved due to legal constraints. 

Councillor Ben McNulty told Mike Hosking he believes Bishop wanted to approve the changes but was constrained by the legal framework. 

McNulty says they'll keep trying. 

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A public health academic says David Seymour's claims he can reduce funding for the school lunch programme while delivering the same results is a big call to make.  

The Associate Health Minister's unveiled a slimmed down version of the programme he says will save $107 million a year.  

He says they'll reduce costs by bulk buying and serving simple items.  

But Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-Chair Boyd Swinburn told Mike Hosking that what's being called savings is really a withdrawal of investment in childhood nutrition. 

He says we're doing nothing otherwise about problems we have with childhood obesity, rotten teeth, poor mental health, and so on. 

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Israeli tanks have now entered Rafah, taking control of the border. 

Yesterday saw Hamas agree to a ceasefire proposal, but Israel believes the terms do not go far enough and as such, are continuing their mission. 

Despite this, a delegation is being sent to negotiate, trying to reach an agreement.  

Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum told Mike Hosking the ceasefire discussion has been quite confusing. 

She said that they’d previously presented five ceasefire deals, all of which were rejected by Hamas. 

As soon as they sent out warning leaflets to the residents of Rafah, Hassan-Nahoum said, suddenly they come back with an approved deal on an offer that was never made. 

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There are lessons to be learned from the Auditor-General's review of last year's election.  

The report's found the final check of the official election results was done within a few hours on the day it was announced.  

The rushed assessment failed to identify multiple errors. 

It also recommends improvements to controls, quality assurance, recruitment, training, and risk management 

Political commentator Grant Duncan told Mike Hosking that people at the polling stations seemed to be under a lot of pressure.  

But, he says, it's good to see a systematic approach taken by the Auditor-General and robust recommendations. 

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