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.

Christchurch: 9/10

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

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