At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.

The stadium, the opening, the spend, the party, and the vibe. That is what all of New Zealand should be.

The Washington Hilton: 1/10

Between yet more violence and yet more conspiracy from all sides, too much of America is irreparably sick.

King Charles: 8/10

By any standards or count, a tour de force. Solid, statesman-like, witty, clever and brilliantly executed. It is soft power, awesome diplomacy, brilliant engagement, all wrapped up in a flash royal bow.

Winston vs the National Party: 4/10

I get it's election year. I get National are bleeding support to NZ First. But if they're not careful someone is going to say one thing or do one thing a bit edgier than they might have been expected, and it will all hit the fan.

The diesel deal: 8/10

Another reminder that when Peters isn't stirring, the Coalition has actually handled the real issues pretty damn well.

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