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Businesses are being encouraged to plan ahead as talks of an India-New Zealand trade deal continue.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says both regions are making progress on a new trade agreement, as Trade Minister Todd McClay holds talks with his Indian counterpart.

India New Zealand Business Council chair Edwin Paul says discussions indicate it's likely we'll get an FTA by early 2026.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 10 November 2025, the Maori Party has expelled two of its own MPs in the latest episode of the party's implosion. Former leader Te Ururoa Flavell speculates where this will go next.

ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson defends the company's huge $2.5 billion profit - a 21% rise!

Cook Islands opposition leader Tina Browne reacts to news that New Zealand has suspended ...

Well, at least someone's resigned at the BBC. 

In fact, two have resigned, both the director general and the boss of news - and the fact that this bias scandal at the BBC has claimed two of the most senior executives there tells you how serious it is.

And it's not just serious for the BBC, it's serious for basically all the mainstream media outlets in the English-speaking world.

Because even though the rest of us didn't splice...

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed funding will still be withheld from the Cook Islands off the back of their China partnership. Is this the right tactic? Should we go further and threaten withdrawing citizenship rights?

ANZ has announced a significant pro...

The Prime Minister has indicated trade talks with India are progressing well - and speculation claims both nations could have a trade deal by next year.

Trade Minister Todd McClay has been hosting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Auckland for a fifth round of talks on a trade deal.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis won't disclose too much, but she says good progress is being made.

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A Cook Islands politician says public pressure is mounting for its Government to mend its rift with New Zealand. 

The Foreign Minister has paused almost $30 million dollars in funding. 

Winston Peters says Prime Minister Mark Brown didn't properly consult New Zealand before signing a strategic deal with China in February.

Cook Islands opposition leader Tina Browne says she can't understand why Brown isn't listening.

"We'v...

There's strong demand for water cremations, just months after the service first became available in New Zealand.

Since opening in June, the Christchurch Crematorium has carried out 55 water cremations - using an alkaline solution to mimic the natural burial process.

Around 80 percent of their clients choose cremation - most opting for the water-based option.

Christchurch Water Crematorium co-director Andrew Bell says the water-base...

A sense the fall-out isn't over, after Te Pāti Māori's National Council has ejected two MPs from the party.

Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi are calling it unconstitutional, and will sit as independents in Parliament for now.

It's after weeks of party in-fighting playing out in public.

The party's co-leaders say they haven't considered invoking the waka-jumping law, but didn't rule it out.  

Former co-leader Te Ururoa Fl...

Rainfall today at Tongariro National Park has helped dampen the fire that's rampaged across nearly 3000 hectares since Saturday. 

Fire and Emergency says a flyover his afternoon's revealed no signs of live fire.

Crews will use thermal imaging to detect hotspots tonight - which they'll target tomorrow. 

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says they'll investigate what caused the fire. 

He says hundreds of hectares will need t...

Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders won't share why their National Council decided to expel Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.

The Council met last night to decide on the two MPs' fate. 

The expulsion comes after weeks of public sparring between the pair and Party President John Tamihere.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the situation further.

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A $2.5 billion dollar boost for our largest bank.

ANZ New Zealand's announced a 21 percent increase in its annual profit.

It's largely down to a good year for the bank's hedging - investments designed to offset financial risks.

Chief Executive Antonia Watson says the bank also grew its balance sheet, and adjusted funds set aside for covering unpaid loans. 

"In a sign of green shoots, we've actually released some of the credit ...

A new three-level luxury department store is set to open on Auckland's Queen Street next year. 

The new store will be located at 131 Queen St and is set to include valet parking and an espresso music bar.

Luxury retailer Faradays is behind the $30 million development. 

Faradays Co-Founder and Chief Executive Eddie von Dadelszen said to Heather du Plessis-Allan, "the building itself, we're inheriting some...

I think I am more interested in seeing how Zoran Mamdani goes than any other Democrat that I can remember in a very, very, very long time, because I genuinely am not sure if this is gonna go brilliantly for him. And he's the next big thing, or he's the next big disappointment, because there is no way, is there? Like, no way at all he's gonna be able to do everything that he's promised. I mean, he might be able to do a rent freeze i...

ACT leader David Seymour's controversial school lunch programme is getting a makeover going into it's second year of operation.

The changes include catering giant Compass Group no longer providing lunches to primary schools- but they will still provide meals for secondary schools and intermediates. 

Seymour told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "a subcontractor failed in term one of this year, there was a lot of publicity around that...

Donald Trump has announced to reduce the costs of some weight loss drugs, or as he calls them 'fat shots'.

The Trump administration claims that Americans could lose 61 billion kilogrammes combined because of this deal.

A US$1 trillion pay package, endorsed by Tesla shareholders, could be headed for Elon Musk .

Meanwhile, the Government shutdown, which has now reached 37 days, is leading to flight delays and cancellations ...

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today that the Government will boost New Zealand's screen rebate for the goal of bringing Hollywood back to New Zealand. 

Overseas productions will now be able to claim a 25% rebate on what they spend here, up from 20%, when they invest more than $20 million.

Australia currently offers up to 40% while Canada and the UK offer around 30%.

Harry Harrison said to Heather du Plessis-...