With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Over in the UK, chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her first Budget in the role.
The budget will raise taxes by £40 billion, the capital gains and inheritance taxes have been increased, minimum wage will increase by 6.7 percent - and a new 10-year plan for the NHS has been unveiled.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this has been dubbed the 'shock and awe' budget - with plenty of short-term pain for long-t...
There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports.
The Meat Industry Association claims exports to China in August were down 50 percent to $107 million compared with the same time last year.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the company's founder.
Founder Chris Ashenden has resigned amid a Newsroom investigation that raised questions over his criminal history and unpaid fines and reparations by his now-defunct firms.
Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne says Ashenden's refusal to be interviewed set o...
It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts.
No matter who wins, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have policies that could have implications regarding the future of international business.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what the candidates could do for New Zealand's economic future.
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Gumboot Friday founder Mike King has come under fire following his recent comments about alcohol.
In an interview with Newstalk ZB yesterday, King said alcohol can stop negative thoughts - and could be a solution to mental health.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says these comments missed the mark, but Labour is wrong to call for Gumboot Friday's funding to be pulled.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued to deny he called former head Alan Joyce up to seek free flight upgrades.
Albanese has been engaging in a days-long back-and-fourth denial after allegations surfaced in a new book - and the opposition has been running with this ahead of the election.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is still a bad look for the Prime Minister.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 31 October 2024, Interislander boss Duncan Roy speaks to Heather after an investigation found the people in charge of the Aratere ferry had no idea how to stop the autopilot when the ferry grounded in June.
Labour is calling for funding to Gumboot Friday to be paused after Mike King suggested on the show yesterday that alcohol is the solution for people wi...
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Labour has called for funding to be pulled from Mike King's Gumboot Friday charity following King's comments that alcohol can be a solution for people struggling with depression. Is this a step too far?
Consumer NZ is calling on the Commerce Commission to investigate New Zealand's avi...
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has launched a bid to establish a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Brazil's Sao Paulo.
He believes this could boost trade between New Zealand and Brazil by up to $1.5 billion a year.
NZIER Principal Economist Chris Nixon says this is a good idea - and could open up new opportunities for New Zealand.
"Given the mayhem which is happening in the United States at the moment and their incoherent economic...
A professor of psychological medicine says mental health advocates shouldn't spout misinformation about alcohol.
I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday campaigner Mike King yesterday told Newstalk ZB alcohol could be a solution for people with mental health issues.
Labour has called on the Government to review its $24 million funding for his charity, which delivers youth counselling.
Otago University's Joseph Boden says alt...
Horowhenua District Council is re-examining its decision to stop mowing roadside berms.
It trimmed back the service in July in a decision that saved ratepayers nearly $250,00 annually - but prompted outcry.
Councillors have now voted to compile a report on options for reinstating it.
Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says they want to look more closely at the impacts.
"It does not mean that we are going to flip-flop, all it means is t...
I'm not altogether surprised that Mike King’s comments on this show yesterday have sparked a debate.
The reason I'm not surprised is because some of what he said is factually wrong.
King claimed alcohol wasn't a problem for people with mental health issues - but rather, a solution.
Remember, we are talking about suicide. For people with suicidal ideation, alcohol is a problem because it lowers inhibitions, meaning people are more ...
Optimism is rising among businesses - largely driven by construction.
ANZ's October business outlook has business confidence up five points on 66, in a 10-year high.
Meanwhile, the proportion of businesses feeling they're faring well, has climbed to -11 in the highest point since March.
Chief economist Sharon Zollner says it boils down to interest rates.
She says fewer construction firms say they're not busy...
Kiwirail says Aratere's auto-pilot button should never have been pressed.
The ferry ran aground in June as it headed out from Picton.
An interim report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission details how the crew didn't know how to turn off the auto-pilot as it steered the ferry towards land.
InterIslander Executive General Manager Duncan Roy says it was pressed in error, then no one could flick it off.
"They did...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Dodgers winning the World Series over the New York Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers are Major League Baseball's 2024 champions.
The team beat out the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the World Series four games to one.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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A probe of aviation competition could bring New Zealanders better prices.
Consumer NZ has asked the Government to direct the Commerce Commission to investigate aviation in its next market study.
It says Air New Zealand has a virtual monopoly on many domestic routes - and it's affecting regional airfares.
Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says a probe would reveal why prices are so high, and how to change things.
"It allows f...
Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget in the role, following weeks of speculation.
Predictions indicate people can expect tax rises, a higher capital gains tax and a minimum wage increase.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will hit business owners and a subset of working people hard.
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Spark has reduced its earnings and dividend guidance for the 2025 year, saying its financial performance 'falls short of what is acceptable'.
The company said its operating earnings (Ebitdai) were expected to fall to around $1.12-$1.18 billion in 2025, down 4% from a previous forecast of $1.165-$1.22b.
The company has reduced its dividend forecast from 27.5 cents to 25c, 75% imputed.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks...
The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents.
The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes that could speed up progress are helpful, as building consents have always been a focus for the Selwyn District Council.
Selwyn District Council Head of Building, Vanessa Mitchell, says this move will free up inspectors to focus on other areas.
"We've been under enormous pressure over ...
BNZ is set to head back to court tomorrow as part of their ongoing legal dispute with Gloriavale.
If the hearing goes well, the bank could get approval to close the accounts Gloriavale has with BNZ.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny reveals what could come out of tomorrow's case.
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