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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 July 2024, NZ Olympic chef de mission Nigel Avery joins Heather from Paris where the Olympics Opening Ceremony is just hours away. 
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced he won't be seeking a second term. The Crime Prevention Group has high hopes for whoever takes over for him. 
The Sports Huddle debates what should happen to the Canadian cheaters at the Olympics after more spying was revealed, and why are the All Blacks so media shy? 
Plus, why do Dunedin scientists feature on the latest Kardashian reality show? 
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An investigation continues into an incident at Manchester Airport, where an armed officer was filmed stamping on a man’s head. 
The officer has been suspended, and the family has been demanding compensation. 
But UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it’s alleged there was a lot more that went on leading up to the incident. 
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China’s government has set out over 300 reform measures during its Third Plenum this week. 
The meeting – which takes place every five years – covered two major issues of national security and China’s economic recovery. 
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says China wants to be global players in technology to avoid reliance on the West, but he isn’t convinced that will be enough to solve economic woes. 
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Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and sports commentator Andrew Gourdie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. 
The Football Ferns’ 2-1 loss to Canada has been mired in controversy, after the Canadians were found to have used drones to spy on the team’s training. 
The All Blacks Sevens’ Olympic campaign has ended before the opening ceremony, after losing to South Africa 14-7 in the quarterfinals, leaving them to settle for the fifth placed playoff. 
After three months, Jason reveals more about how his interview with Scott Robertson was finally arranged after three months in the making. 
And the trio discuss New Zealand's Olympic medal prospects ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony.
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Concerns in Otago about how much new freshwater rules could cost. 
A case study by Federated Farmers Otago reckons it could cost as much as $110 million for two small Otago towns – roughly $50,000 per ratepayer. 
They’ve since written to councillors, district mayors and ministers demanding that this information gets made public. 
Otago Regional Council Planning and Transport General Manager Anita Dawe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. 
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Two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station have been told they will be stuck in space indefinitely. 
Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams travelled up to the orbiting lab in Boeing’s space capsule seven weeks ago, and were meant to spend a week there. 
The delay in their return is due to ongoing repairs on the capsule. 
Stardome astronomer Josh Eoraki joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. 
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