Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Capital Director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

A new report by Independent Children's Monitor says the child protection system has not shifted enough since the death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz - despite a 2022 review recommending sweeping changes. How appalling is this?

How are we finding the Olympics so far? What did we think of last night's triathlon?

Two women were trespassed from an Auckland movie theatre after they got caught bringing in hot food, snacks and beverages. Should the restrictions banning outside food be lifted? What do we make of this?

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