Daybreak - 29 July 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - is the word 'retarded' off-limits; latest poll of polls puts TOP in the hot seat, but Luxon isn't interested, but the media are; Seymour wants to block a proposed social media ban at Cabinet but what is his alternative solution; new research suggests that some progress has been made in Australia with their social media ban; 1News finds teachers opposed to curriculum changes but (conveniently) seems unable to find alternate views; Radio NZ blame a "white" vehicle for a terrorist attack in Paris; and further evidence as to the deterioration of behaviour and increase in violence by students against each other.