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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.
2023 Newstalk ZB
Episodes
  • Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

    Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy
    Mar 23 2026

    Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.

    The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households.

    UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.

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    4 mins
  • Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

    Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips
    Mar 23 2026

    Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.

    A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month.

    Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel.

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    4 mins
  • Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

    Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict
    Mar 23 2026

    Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

    Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade.

    Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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    3 mins
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