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Tusha Penny discusses implementation of move-on orders; Voice for Life raises concerns over assisted dying rules; Sven Siefken on Germany's experience with MMP overhangs.

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The overhang issue has dominated the final days of the 2026 election campaign. Germany, the home of MMP, encountered this problem of a Parliament ballooning out way past the intended number of MPs. Professor of Political Science in Germany, Sven Siefken spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.

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An advocacy group opposed to euthanasia is highlighting a case where a doctor carried out an assisted death in 2024 without the legally required registrar review and using expired drugs prescribed for another patient. Voice For Life say it uncovered the breach through Official Information Act requests but are concerned about the state of safeguards in the assisted dying regime. Voice for Life President Lydia Posthuma spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The new move-on orders have been in place since Sunday and police say they have now issued 29 orders to move-on. Police Assistant Commission Tusha Penny spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Jo Moir discusses the battle for votes amongst the right bloc; How exposed are New Zealand investments to an AI bubble?; Dr Xianbai Ji on China, AI and New Zealand politics.

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A visiting Chinese professor says there is interest and excitement in China about a potential kingmaker role that Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong could play following the election this Saturday. Dr Xianbai Ji, an Associate Professor at the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China in Beijing spoke to Guyon Espiner. Dr Ji also discussed China's approach to AI and how it differs from America's.

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

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With concerns mounting about tech stocks faltering and fears that an AI bubble could burst and lead to turmoil in the global economy, how might New Zealand investments fare? Sam Stubbs is the Founder and Managing Director of Simplicity, where the growth fund has the top spot for returns over 10 years in the latest data. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.