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Copies of text messages just released by Treasury confirm Adrian Orr was likely to be sacked if he didn’t resign as Reserve Bank Governor.

The process was so advanced, Secretary to the Treasury Iain Rennie warned Finance Minister Nicola Willis she might receive a recommendation from the Reserve Bank board to advise the Governor-General to remove Orr.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further,

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

What did we think of the Tākuta Ferris video? What does this mean for Labour's political future? 

New information about the Phillips hideout suggests they've had help until very recently according to police who are now trying to track down a...

Jetstar has unveiled its biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and Trans-Tasman network. 

It's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown and Hamilton to Christchurch, and increasing capacity on five domestic and trans-tasman routes - creating a total of more than 660,000 extra seats a year.

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says this is proof more airlines have confidence in what New Zealand can offer. 

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 10 September 2025, police have found a second camp that Tom Phillips and his kids have been hiding in for the last few months and say the camp makes it obvious people have been helping the group. Former police investigator Lance Burdett talks to Heather about what they'll be doing to find Tom's associates.

Labour's Willie Jackson reacts to the latest crazy rant ...

The people who helped Tom Phillips should absolutely be packing themselves because the cops are making it pretty clear they're coming after them - and in a big way.

Cops have said today that it is clear that Tom Phillips had help recently, judging by the stuff that's lying around in the second camp. And what police are planning to do is to trace where that stuff came from.

So if it's not stolen, where did it come from? Wh...

Labour's Willie Jackson is defending his party's volunteers during the Tamaki Makaurau by-election as they come under fire from a Te Pati Māori MP.

Last night, Tākuta Ferris posted a video saying it's unacceptable for people of other ethnicities to campaign to take a Māori seat from Māori.

It follows a similar post from last week.

Te Pati Māori apologised for the first post - but have refused to answer questions today. 

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Netball New Zealand have no idea when or if Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns head coach.

The World Cup-winning mentor and assistant Deb Fuller have been replaced by former Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie and current Southern Steel assistant Liana Leota for the Taini Jamison series against South Africa starting Sunday week.

Netball NZ board chair Matt Whineray says discussions have taken place, but he can't reveal...

The cost of living crisis is hitting New Zealanders hard, with many putting retirement savings on the backburner.

The number of people contributing to KiwiSaver fell for the first time in the year to March 2025, according to the Financial Markets Authority’s annual KiwiSaver report.

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass says these difficult circumstances have forced people to make 'difficult choices' about what to prioritise. 

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A former police negotiator says police must've found something obvious at Tom Phillips' campsites that indicates he was getting outside help.

The Marokopa fugitive was shot dead by police on Monday, and his children are now in state care.

A second campsite in dense bush has been uncovered - about 200 metres from the first.

Lance Burdett says police are fairly sure Phillips was getting outside help, so items from the campsites will ...

Te Pati Māori's co-leaders are silent during widespread criticism of one of their MPs social media posts, labelled 'racist' by some.

Tākuta Ferris posted a video, saying it's unacceptable for other ethnicities to campaign to take a Maori seat from Maori.

The party apologised in the past for a previous social media post with a similar sentiment.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled these comments 'pain...

White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer has outlined the tough calls made for his one-day cricket World Cup squad in India and Sri Lanka starting later this month.

Four potential debutants have been named in the 15-strong squad - left arm seamer Bree Illing, batter Bella James, wicketkeeper Polly Inglis and left-arm spinner Flora Devonshire.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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A Government proposal for a new infringement offence for shoplifting would mean the burden of proof would fall on the suspect to prove their innocence.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says this change strikes the right 'balance' between public safety and an individual’s rights, despite concerns from experts.

Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen says these changes make sense, given the wave of shoplifting impacting the country.

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New reports have revealed that more people are taking advantage of AI when it comes to making investment decisions.

A recent survey claims at least one third of Kiwi investors are using AI to make investment decisions, with 64 percent of respondents between 18 and 29 utilising the technology.

Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader, Amir Ghandar, says concerns have been raised, with some reporting noticeable errors...

Rupert Murdoch’s children have reached a settlement in the legal dispute over control of the right-wing media mogul’s companies, with son Lachlan set to take over.

The new deal establishes a trust to replace the Murdoch Family Trust that had included all the siblings and half-siblings.

Under the agreement, Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch will receive cash based on equity sales and cease to have holdings in any...

Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

There's talk of a documentary about the Tom Phillips saga in the works - do we think this is a bad idea? In fact, for the sake of the kids, do we need to stop running images of them in the media? 

The Advertising Standards Authority has criticised Turners...