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Latest data shows market confidence has returned to New Zealand. Stats NZ's monthly price report showed airfares, petrol and food prices were down across the board, and the NZX has shot up by 5 points in November. Milford Asset Management Jeremy Hutton explains what this means for the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incoming Government is expected to contend with a billion-dollar hole in its books created by the upcoming ETS auction. The final auction of units under the Emissions Trading Scheme for 2023 isn't expected to clear on December 6. Most participants in the carbon market expect this auction to fail, on the grounds that a full year's worth of units will need to be sold. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why this predicted failure will be good for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All sides of the soon-to-be Government want talks completed as soon as possible. David Seymour, Winston Peters and Chris Luxon sat down together this morning for the first time, in Auckland. This meeting will be the first of several collaborative meetings in the city centre this week. ZB political editor Jason Walls says nothing significant has been divulged- but all three parties are keen to get a Government formed quickly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden hopes to put the shaky US-China relationship in a better place at APEC. The summit for Pacific Rim leaders will include a highly anticipated meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping- the first on American soil in over 7 years. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says security has been tightened in the Bay Area ahead of the meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weeks on from a controversial Rugby World Cup final, just-retired referee Wayne Barnes has released a new autobiography. ‘Throwing the Book’ examines the highs and lows of officiating rugby at the top level- and takes shots at New Zealand and former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the mass reaction to this book. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has pulled a controversial video campaign accused of mocking fraud victims. As part of Fraud Awareness Week, the FMA partnered with comedian Tom Sainsbury to depict a 'Boomer Dad' getting scammed out of his planned trip to France. New data released from banks showed that New Zealanders lost almost $200 million in scams in the year to September. Financial adviser Rachelle Bland says this video campaign shamed the people the FMA was designed to protect. "I think it's a case of inappropriate targeting. Maybe it's catchy, but it's really not appropriate to laugh at people who've been scammed." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's hard road to the Cricket World Cup final will become impossible if they don't hold their chances. The Black Caps will face off against hosts India in tonight's semi-final in Mumbai at 9:30pm. There's controversy brewing ahead of the match, with reports claiming India have switched the pitch to favour their spinners. Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan says this is a sign India feels threatened by the Black Caps' chances. "It's one of those things where it's difficult to do late, so I would be surprised if the New Zealand team probably knew about this a day or two ago. Generally when you arrive at a ground to practice, you're shown where the match will be played." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctors Without Borders is outraged patients and medical staff are being put in harm's way, as Israeli military forces raid a hospital in Gaza. Israel says it's carrying out an operation against Hamas at Al-Shifa Hospital - the largest medical complex in the Gaza strip. Doctors Without Borders' Simon Eccleshall says staff were given just minutes warning before the raid. "And the indiscriminate bombing of the hospital over the last few days has been in blatant disregard for the safety of patients. This is clearly a contravention of international humanitarian law." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's migration has hit record levels, as Kiwis flock overseas. The year to September had a historic net loss of 44,700 citizens. Overall annual net migration was at a record near 119,000 for the same period. Demographer Paul Spoonley says they're extraordinary figures, unlike anything seen before. "Last year, the Productivity Commission did a fantastic report, which looked at migration. One of the things they said is- we've got an infrastructure deficit. I thought we might have a bit of a pause, but no." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A political commentator says leaks from post-election talks are rife this year. The leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First have now all sat around a table together, a first in their negotiations. Prime Minister elect Chris Luxon has wanted talks to stay private. But Ben Thomas says that hasn't been the case. He says it may reflect the parties playing off against each other. "There's the question of how Winston Peters is going to kind of conduct himself as part of this trio, and maybe part of that is distancing himself from the other two." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from hanging up the whistle after last month's Rugby World Cup final, referee Wayne Barnes detailed the trials and tribulations of officiating at a professional level. In his new autobiography 'Throwing the Book', Barnes took aim at former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry and his response to the All Blacks' upset loss to France in 2007. Former All Black Sir John Kirwan says it's likely Barnes is exaggerating his points to generate interest in the book. "I know Wayne, I know his wife- he's a family man. That's a bit of an exaggeration, he's probably got to sell books. " LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time that we stop making excuses for why we can’t make it a crime to stonewall the cops. And instead just do the right thing and make it a crime for every adult in the house to stonewall the cops if someone has bashed a baby to death. This is becoming a pattern with child deaths in New Zealand. Just off the top of my head, I can give you four cases where babies have been bashed and the adults didn’t want to tell on each other: The Kahui twins Nia Glassie A case in South Auckland with an unnamed 4 moth old baby who survived months of bashing in 2019/2020 And now- baby Ru There were three adults in the house when baby Ru was bashed, and last we heard none of them are properly assisting police. It is not novel to raise the idea that we should write a law that criminalises those three adults, and any others like them for keeping silent. But every time we have this debate, out come the naysayers and they warn us we can’t do that. Because it overturns a fundamental principle in our law where you are not compelled to help the prosecution, where you do not have to speak under threat of being charged. So every time, nothing gets done. Today, I called a retired law professor to ask what he thought. And he said that as long as a law was written that was very specific, that only criminalised people in a very specific example of bashing a dependent - like a baby or an elderly person -and as long as pressing charges required a sign off form very senior people - like the Attorney General or the Solicitor-General - it could be acceptable. And it could work. To give you an example- that case of the 4 month old that I mentioned earlier. The parents weren’t talking, so the cops charged both the mum and the dad. And that forced her dad to confess it was him. He went to jail for four years, and the baby survived. It's time that we start doing this. Sure, it overrides principles but there’s another accepted principle- you don’t bash a baby to death and get away with it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Cameron has been named the UK's new Foreign Minister. It comes seven years after he quit as PM over the outcome of his Brexit referendum. Cameron's appointment is part of a major Cabinet re-shuffle by current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, sparked by the removal of Home Secretary Suella Braverman. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this is a risky decision, as this will alienate many prospective voters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! In coalition updates: Luxon's trip to APEC is officially off, Winston has been AWOL from Parliament- but the parties are set to meet later this week. Who knows what's going on? What can we expect in the coming days? NZ First's Shane Jones told Radio Waatea his party supports a 'reset' on the Treaty of Waitangi. Will Luxon approve? Is this too divisive? Former Prime Minister David Cameron is back in Parliament following Suella Braverman's departure? Is this a good move for the current UK Government? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alarm bells are being raised over in Australia, as economists warn the risk of inflation lingering is increasing. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the OCR to 4.35 percent last week- the highest official cash rate seen in 12 years. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says the RBA will likely have to do more to raise the OCR and bring down inflation in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists fear the primary sector is likely to struggle from lower export prices during the economic downturn. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan also warns increased interest rates are likely to add to the stressful climate for new Zealand's rural community. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers are expected to struggle in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert has issued words of caution for anyone expecting the incoming Government will be easier on businesses. BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie says it shouldn't be a given that the National-ACT-NZ First coalition will take all the pressure of the business sector- and cited their history of policies and statements. Smellie explained that the banks, supermarkets, fuel companies will likely experience discomfort as the incoming Government addresses the cost of living crisis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand First's caucus met today in Wellington- but the Party's leader was noticeably absent. None of the newly elected MPs explained where Winston Peters was, but they said work was progressing in his absence. ZB political editor Jason Walls says senior NZ First MP Shane Jones claimed progress was under way, and Peters would turn up- eventually. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet more new developments in the case of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips, who vanished in 2021 with his 3 children. A Newshub report revealed a former partner of Phillips, who is helping with the investigation, gave birth to a boy 2 years ago- a boy Phillips is believed to have fathered. Karen Rutherford, who broke the initial story, says police have been in contact with this woman throughout the investigation. "We've not known about this former girlfriend before, but we understand from a police source that they believe that this woman who had a baby 2 years ago- Tom Phillips is believed to be the father." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation into alleged confidentiality breaches at Wellington City Council hasn't been able to find the leaker. Lawyer Linda Clark has been looking into the conduct of five independent city councillors after a complaint from Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon. The code of conduct complaints alleged councillors had leaked information about a publicly-excluded meeting about the fate of the Reading Cinema site. Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young is among the five councillors accused of breaching confidentiality rules- but denies violating the code. "The code of conduct is very vague- I don't accept that I broke the code of conduct, none of us did. It's extraordinary to take this action against a third of the councillors." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's mayor says he wants congestion charging in place as soon as possible. The council's transport and infrastructure committee is due to consider an Auckland Transport report on the scheme this Thursday. It means motorists idling on busy roads during peak hours will have to pay up to reduce traffic jams and make council revenue. Wayne Brown says if the incoming Government doesn't support it, there will be a squabble. "They expected to do this - Simeon Brown, who expects to be the Minister of Transport, has agreed it's a sensible thing to do." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suggestions the shock appointment of a controversial former UK PM as Foreign Secretary aims to save the Conservatives' sinking ship. David Cameron will replace Suella Braverman, who was fired after accusing police of double standards in handling protests. Cameron resigned as PM in 2016, with one of the lowest popularity ratings in recent history. Former Kiwi High Commissioner to the UK, Sir Lockwood Smith, says he has a wealth of experience. "And right at this stage, I think what the Conservatives need is to just settle things down a bit, because their polling numbers aren't good- and they've got an election coming up next year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fruit, vegetables and similar household staples were the largest contributor to a monthly fall in food prices. Stats NZ says prices were 6.3 percent higher in October than a year ago- but cheaper than in September, down 0.9 percent month on month. LeaderBrand CEO Richard Burke says supply had been restricted and demand strong, but now they're working to recalibrate. "We've got a whole lot of crop out there that's excellent quality, and the only thing we can do is promote it like heck to get it through the market. So that's a win for consumers- and we just hope they get out there and bank that win." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour says a referendum on Treaty principles is still on the negotiating table. ACT signalled the policy would be a priority in post-election talks. Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon has said a referendum would be divisive, but New Zealand First's Shane Jones today told Radio Waatea he understands Seymour's concerns. Seymour says it's an idea whose time has come. "I think the more people understand what we're proposing to do, the more people hear about that- I think more people see it as a positive." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Separate events were held across Australia over the weekend, as tens of thousands called for a solution to the Israel-Gaza conflict. These events called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, and several politicians have voiced their support. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to act in accordance with international law- but has stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says tensions are high in Australia, with the region's Jewish and Muslim communities reporting an uptick in harassment and abuse. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another 'what if' incident for Kiwi rugby fans, as World Rugby privately acknowledges Aaron Smith’s disallowed try should have stood. World Rugby's updated TMO protocol indicates the try should have counted towards the All Blacks' final score in their nail-biting match against South Africa. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A renewed plea for information about missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. A red farm-style quad bike with no registration was reported stolen from a Te Anga property on November 2. Police say two people, believed to be Phillips and one of his children, took the bike and drove south. CCTV then shows a child and an adult breaking the front glass of a Piopio superette - fleeing when the alarm went off. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders says they want the public to report any suspected sightings immediately. "For anyone out there that may be helping him, just remember that this is not a good father looking after his children." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is going to make the Rugby World Cup pain worse, isn't it? Apparently World Rugby has privately conceded that the disallowed Aaron Smith try in the Rugby World Cup final should actually have been allowed. They're not saying this publicly, but media are reporting that World Rugby have privately acknowledged to the All Blacks that the refs got it wrong. What happened was that the refs denied the try because the TMO found a knock-on at a lineout in the lead up to the try. But the trouble is, the knock-on was four phases back. And the World Rugby rules say that if the TMO goes back looking for knock-ons in the lead up to a try, they can only go back 2 phases. And this is not some random, obscure rule, it's a rule that was passed in the middle of last year. So the refs got it wrong, and the try should've stood. Now this is going to start the 'what ifs', isn’t it? Because- what if the try was allowed? Might the All Blacks have won? Sure, Beauden Barrett made up for it just a few minutes later when he scored a try to replace that try, but it was in a hard to convert-from position, so the conversion was missed. Is possible that if the All Blacks were given this try, the conversion might have gone through the posts? And instead of losing by 1 point, the All Blacks could've won by 1 point? We don’t know, and we never will. But what we can absolutely know for sure is the TMO needs to change, doesn't it? The Telegraph in the UK has just published 10 simple and effective rule changes that should be made to rugby referring- and number 2 is reduce TMO involvement. Amen to that. And what the Telegraph recommends - on the basis of consulting with coaches, analysts and fans- is that the TMO should only look at try scoring placements and severe acts of foul play, nothing else. “No slow-motion replays of forward passes – more on that later – and knock-ons, no slo-mo footage of ambiguous double movements.” Again, amen. I am heartily sick of some guy behind a computer scouring every single movement in the lead up to a try to see if he can find any reason to say "the computer says no". Limit the TMO and put the passion back in the sport. It won't give the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the All Blacks, but it will stop us wanting to throw our coffee cups at the screen. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London police estimate there were over 300,000 gathered at a pro-Palestinian rally in London calling for a Gaza ceasefire. This weekend's rally marked the region's biggest protest since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. At least 145 people have been arrested, many of them counter-protestors who belonged to far-right groups. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says people have been charged with possession of weapons, public disorder, possession of drugs and assault. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Chris Luxon has warned coalition negotiations will be extended for another week- and claimed it seems unlikely he'll make it to APEC. Is this a bad look for the National Party, or does this process need more time? MBIE is planning to cut jobs and budgets in the coming months- is this a good idea? ANZ brought in a net profit of over $2.2 billion in the year ending September. Is this a bad look in a cost of living crisis? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon says coalition talks will probably prevent him from attending this week's APEC leaders' meeting in San Fransisco. The summit for Pacific Rim leaders is expected to focus on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. It will also include a crucial meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first on American soil in about seven years. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says Chris Luxon will miss the chance to do a political sweep and show several key leaders what his Government aims to accomplish. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sticking points in National's tax plan seem be causing friction in Government negotiations. New Zealand First's Shane Jones told media today his party's working out some 'jagged edges'. NewstalkZB understands they involve how National will pay for tax cuts. ZB political editor Jason Walls says two issues are lifting the foreign buyers ban and dipping into the Climate Emergency Response Fund. He says New Zealand First aren't happy for that money to be used on tax cuts- and would rather it go into making regions more resilient to climate change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Nicholls has been cleared by independent commissioners of ball tampering allegations during day three of Canterbury's Plunket Shield match against Auckland at Hagley Oval. Video footage showed the Black Cap scraping the ball on a batting helmet. The commissioners found his actions were unlikely to alter the condition of the ball. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brains behind New Zealand's largest regenerative beauty brand has her eyes on a new sustainable venture. Brianne West plans to reduce the use of single-use plastic soda bottles with ‘Incrediballs', tablets that add fizz and flavour to a glass of water. West says ‘Incrediballs' will be packaged in fully home compostable wrapping to prevent moisture from damaging the product before use. "We found a company in the UK that literally just patented new technology, that means this product is a lot more stable environmentally." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has reached out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a letter written to the President of the global network Mayors For Peace, Mauger said he recognises a state's obligation to defend itself from aggression, but condemned the massacre of innocents. Christchurch City Councillor Yani Johanson says the Mayors For Peace has an extensive global reach and could work together to address the ongoing conflict. "All of us are seeing what is very a disturbing and horrific humanitarian situation in Gaza, and we've also seen the extraordinary loss of innocent civilian lives- I think it's important to do what we can." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Nicola Willis is defending Luxon as he extends post-election coalition talks. Luxon has begun another week of discussions with coalition partners ACT and NZ First, and it's looking less likely he'll attend APEC on Wednesday. The Finance Minister-elect says she's not going to go into detail about who's talking to who, but coalition discussions are progressing. "We're making sure we're getting through the issues that matter so we can sign agreements, go to the Governor-General and form a Government." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coromandel's State Highway 25A's fix has come in ahead of time and under cost. The road between between Kōpū and Hikuai was cut in two by Cyclone Gabrielle in January, with numerous major slips blocking travel. It'll reopen by December 20, a full three months earlier than anticipated. Waka Kotahi's Jo Wilton says the team worked hard and planned ahead- but there were special circumstances behind this faster-than-expected repair. "Because it was emergency work, the consenting process is retrospective. As long as we built to the standard, we could do the consenting retrospectively. Plus, we didn't need to purchase any land." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Minister says the continuing Government negotiations are starting to look bad for Chris Luxon. Another week of talks has begun, and the Prime Minister-elect says he's unlikely to be able to leave for the APEC Summit on Wednesday, with nothing wrapped up. Peter Dunne says Luxon gave the impression his business background would help him strike a deal quickly. "He's got the second-longest set of negotiations since NZ First was first involved in negations. And he's somehow seems to believe he could do it all differently- and better. He's fallen into the same trap others have." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ's CEO is defending its cash net profit, at a time where households struggle with the cost of living. The country's largest bank has reported a 10 percent increase in its cash net profit in the year ending September. Antonia Watson says their profit of over $2 billion is a lot of money in a New Zealand sense. "The thing is, we're just really big- and I think that's the hard thing for Kiwis to get their heads around. Our profits are middle-of-the-road." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Auckland University researcher has raised concerns over the nation's vaping rates. OECD data shows New Zealand has the second-highest number of people aged 15 or over vaping regularly, just behind Estonia. More than 8 percent of those in that age group regularly vape in New Zealand, with higher rates among teens. Researcher Kelly Burrowes says a high percentage of Kiwi teens have been drawn to vaping, surging ahead of other nations. "18 percent of that age group are regular vapers- that is a lot higher than in the UK or Australia, where it's only around 5 or 8 percent." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flow-on effects from a cyber attack are affecting Australia's second-largest port operator. DP World Australia, which is responsible for 40 percent of maritime freight, stopped internet access to all its ports on Friday, halting goods movement in and out of the country. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the ports in Perth and Brisbane have just restarted operations. But he says Sydney can't accept export cargo for another two weeks. "So you can imagine the massive delays this is going to create for businesses well into the lead-up to Christmas, they believe they'll be running out of stock in the next few weeks." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's starting to get a bit awkward with how long these coalition negotiations are taking, especially now that Chris Luxon’s warned us we might not get a deal until the end of this week. These talks are about to become the second longest set of coalition talks in the history of MMP. Former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes went back through all of the elections and counted how long it took from each election date to the end of the coalition talks. 1996 was of course the longest- and most famous for it because Winston went fishing. 2002 under Helen Clark took 12 days, 2005 took 30 days, 2008 under John Key took 8 days, 2011 took 9 days, 2014 took 15 days, and then 2017 with Jacinda and Winston took 26 days. As of today, these talks are at 30 days. They are tied for the second longest spot with 2005. From tomorrow, they become the second longest only to the infamous 1996 fishing trip talks. That’s embarrassing for Chris Luxon. Because he’s the guy who’s talked up his negotiating skills, given he’s done a lot of mergers and acquisitions. And he’s the guy who set the deadline of wrapping this up in time for him to go to APEC. If he wants to still go to APEC, he needs this wrapped up by Wednesday. Even he now doesn’t think that’s going to happen. It's awkward for him to be failing in the very first task he’s set for himself as PM. The start of a Government is a really important period. It sets up voters’ expectations for the first term, that's why Governments often write up 100 day plans. Because they want to create a sense of urgency and give the impression they’re changing things fast. Literally the opposite of that is happening right now. There is no sense of urgency, nothing's changing fast, there's no momentum. Awkwardly, it also feels a bit like Luxon might have underestimated a couple of politicians. Namely, Winston and David Seymour, who seem to be running rings around him. Unfortunately for Chris Luxon, every day that these talks drag on chip away at the perception that voters have of him as being a great mergers and acquisitions guy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls are growing for the Home Secretary Suella Braverman to resign after she wrote an article attacking the police in London over the decision to allow a pro-Palestinian march the same day as the Armistice commemorations on Saturday. The boss of McDonalds in the UK is to be questioned by MPs over claims of sexual abuse, harassment, racism and bullying uncovered by the BBC. A supermarket chain in the north of England has become the first in the UK to ditch almost all its self-service tills and go back to fully-staffed checkouts. UK Correspondent Gail Downey spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officially we don't know yet whether Xi Jinping will be at APEC in San Francisco next week, but it does look very likely? If he comes, will he meet with Joe Biden? Meanwhile, Bloomberg is reporting that Xi Jinping is set to attend a dinner with top us business execs including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook. How was Anthony Albanese's visit to China received over there? And China has released its long awaited action plan to reduce methane emissions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blackcaps are on the verge of yet another world cup semi-final after a convincing five wicket win against Sri Lanka. Meaning that Pakistan needs to win against England tomorrow night by at least 287 runs, while batting first, to overtake them on net run rate. Essentially, it's all but confirmed the Blackcaps will face favourites India. And Blackcap's bowler Trent Boult talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the results and what to expect for the semi-final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra's new climate plan has been welcomed by Federated Farmers and climate researchers The company pledged to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2030. Business commentator Rod Oram joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk about it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader and outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was re-elected as leader. Was he really only the valid option?Where do coalition negotiations currently sit?Should Electoral Commissioner Karl Le Quesne lose his job over the election mistakes?ZB's Political Editor Jason Walls wraps the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has announced it will immediately sell off its shares in three Israeli banks in response to the conflict in Gaza. Simplicity says after an internal review, it decided the banks don't meet the requirements of its responsible investment policy. Sam Stubbs is the CEO of Simplicity talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight in The Sports Huddle, ZB's Andrew Alderson and sports journalist Lavina Good joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The Black Caps comprehensively beat Sri Lanka and now have one foot in the semi-finals. But can they beat India?Eddie Jones has turned up in Japan after he said he wasn't interested in the job. How toxic is he? And Beauden Barrett could be back in the All Blacks in 2024.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters and his team have left the capital, after a whirlwind of talks with Act and National. Newstalk ZB understands New Zealand First's leader has landed in Auckland, to reflect on talks so far, and the next round. It's understood Act and New Zealand First have laid down the law to National warning Chris Luxon a government he leads won't simply have the minor parties on the side. Rather they will be an intricate part of any Governing arrangement agreed. Meanwhile, there's been an early agreement an Act, National, New Zealand First Government will have a strong focus on fast-tracking infrastructure. ZB Political Editor Jason Walls updated Heather du Plessis-Allan on the progress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.