Daybreak – 24 August 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest political poll and will the media be calling for a leadership coup against Hipkins; new warning labels on alcohol; cannabis linked to early psychosis (but we already knew that); Sall Grover in Sydney with Bob; how’s Stuff going on their DEI; 1News fails to tell viewers a key fact in their political coverage; report reveals just how preventable the Mt Maunganui tragedy was – but will there be any accountability; Chris Penk spills the beans on the failed coup – sort of; is National removing the cap on the charitable donation rebate – who knows; nine new taxes; Melbourne airport knows the definition of male & female when convenient; Courts of NZ place ‘personal pronouns’ above truth; 2Degrees campaigns for women in sports; UK Home Office reminds asylum seekers that rape and female genital mutilation aren’t legal; and we check out some modern art!

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