Former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has formally apologised to New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis after releasing personal information without her consent, making incorrect statements and for the "distress" the process caused.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has penned an opinion piece in the NZ Herald saying 'Gangs shouldn't decide when to cease fire'.

Newstalk ZB chief political reporter Jason Walls joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss.

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