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A 40-year old woman in the UK has undergone the region's first successful womb transplant. The woman donated her uterus to her younger sister, who plans to undergo IVF later this year. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the procedure comes with several risks, but hundreds of women have contacted Oxford Transplant Centre about receiving similar procedures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! There's growing calls for David Seymour to apologise following his controversial comments about sending Guy Fawkes into the Ministry of Pacific Peoples after he seemingly doubled down. Should he apologise, or does ACT have bigger issues to worry about? National MP Michael Woodhouse says he lost out on a good list placing due to diversity. Was National right to prioritise an equal spread of men and women? How important is diversity for political parties? The Taxpayers Union has called for an immediate end to parties for bureaucrats after the Department for Internal Affairs spent $16,000 on a welcome party- does this need to be reigned in? The Australian Government is considering banning bosses from contacting their employees outside of working hours- unless they’re getting paid for it. Could this work? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail spending is continuing to decline as people opt to spend less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The total volume of retail sales fell 1 percent in the June quarter compared to the March quarter in the third consecutive quarterly decline, following on from March and December. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says inflation and interest rates are finally hitting consumers, forcing households to tighten their belts as more people join the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising most of those rates by 20 basis points. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says ANZ is blaming rising wholesale interest rates and inflation for these hikes- but it's tough to say if this is a justification. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising most of those rates by 20 basis points. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says ANZ is blaming rising wholesale interest rates and inflation for these hikes- but it's tough to say if this is a justification. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several Kiwi businesses are feeling the impacts of a tougher economic climate as they report their earnings. Significant cost inflation and rising interest rates have impacted demand, and New Zealand's biggest companies aren't immune to the associated cost challenges. Milford Asset Management portfolio manager Mark Riggall says it's gotten harder for businesses to offset input prices with consumer demand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's highlighting controversial comments by ACT Party candidates. Rangitata candidate Elaine Naidu Franz has stood down after revelations she'd likened Covid vaccines to Nazi concentration camps. In the House, Seymour asked Chris Hipkins if his promise of a rigorous campaign means mis-characterising remarks by other parties- and Hipkins fired back. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the accusation that ACT's being propped up by anti-vaxxers will be the next controversy sticking to the Party. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has added a Cyclone Gabrielle provision into their controversial bright-line taxation rules. It was revealed yesterday some cyclone-affected homes would be caught up by the bright-line test, which charges a capital gains tax on properties sold within 10 years of being purchased. Tax adviser Bruce Bernacchi says this provision only covers those who accepted a buyout from central Government or regional authorities. "It still doesn't address the issue, for example, of people who can't live in their house because their house has been cyclone-damaged and they're out of it for 12 months while it gets repaired." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Government is considering a rule change that would see employers banned from contacting employees outside their working hours. Under the proposed amendment to fair work laws, employees would have the legal right to ignore calls, texts and emails from their bosses off the clock- unless they're being compensated. Australian careers expert Sue Ellson says she approves of the concept, but it comes with 'challenging' practical applications. "Clearly, there's a lot of people who feel they are always on, and that's been exacerbated by the idea of working from home. For a lot of people, the lines between work and home have become blurred." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former National staffer says diversity is an aspect of the Party's list ranking selections.Dunedin-based List MP Michael Woodhouse said 'diversity won' - and told the Otago Daily Times he lost a contest between diversity and experience. But he denies the paper's reports he also said being male cost him his spot. Former staffer Ben Thomas says there are several ways to get into caucus, and Woodhouse fit none. "The first one is to be part of his Cabinet considerations, the second one is to help with the diversity, and the third way is to win an electorate seat." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure on ACT over past anti-vaccine comments posted by candidates. Elaine Naidu Franz has resigned after creating a post comparing vaccine mandates to Nazi concentration camps. Another candidate, Darren Gilchrist, has apologised for suggesting drownings were connected to the vaccine. A third candidate called Covid-19 a ScamDemic. ACT Leader David Seymour says the Nazi comment is unacceptable- and says he just disagrees with the others. "If we're going to have purity tests and beat people down and have a 'right way' of thinking, that won't work. Because a whole lot of people, if they don't have the fashionable view, will find democracy's closed off to them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow is D-Day for scientists releasing treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific Ocean. It'll be done over the course of 30 years. A tsunami and earthquake in 2011 caused the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. It's caused one cancer death, but long-term studies are needed to reveal other radiation related fatalities. Curtin University Physics Professor Nigel Marks says dumping the water mightn't be politically popular - but it's scientifically sound. "They've looked at in in great detail, and there's no question that it's an acceptable thing to do. The real problem is the social and political conception." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The race is on to pick a future Republican presidential candidate- but front-runner Donald Trump is set to skip a key debate. Trump won't join the eight hopefuls gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin tomorrow, and he explained on social media that the public 'already knew' what he could offer. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump is set to appear on Tucker Carlson's online show that night- which may steal attention away from the upcoming debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns not enough is being done to meet demands of an aging population. A report from commercial real estate company JLL says an extra 22,000 retirement village units are needed by 2033, a 33 percent annual increase.It says demand's on track to be met, in terms of construction and planning. The Aged Care Association's Katherine Rich says she's worried there won't be enough beds. "We'd need another 13 and a half thousand by the end of this decade, and the Government has no plan. The problem is, they keep issuing loss-making contracts, so providers are closing their doors and not building enough." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It pains me to say this, it really does, but unfortunately for Michael Woodhouse- diversity does matter in politics, as much as I hate that it does. I think Michael Woodhouse has been treated poorly. There are other white men who work less hard than him and should’ve been bumped down the National Party list instead. But he’s been punished because he’s not in right friendship group in National, and he’s a bloke. That’s really what it comes down to. Now, the Nats will try to avoid admitting that he’s been punted down the list for being a bloke, because they know that heaps of their voters don’t like this kind of diversity nonsense. But that’s absolutely part of what’s happened. Luxon’s been banging on about the need for diversity since before the Tauranga by-election, where the spot to be National’s candidate was fought over by four white men in suits. They got so much grief for that- so Luxon ramped up the calls. Now, of the top 30 on the National list- 15 are women, just like Labour. Six sitting male MPs have been dumped into insultingly low list positions in the 50s- Joseph Mooney, Scott Simpson, Stuart Smith, Tim van de Molen and a couple more who deserve to be further up. And way higher up the list at 20, 21, 22, 23 and 27, there are five women you’ve probably never heard of because they aren’t in Parliament. That’s very high on the list for newbies. Now, personally I hate this stuff. Because I would hate anyone to think that I got any breaks because I was a woman. But this is how it works in politics. And parties have to do this, they have to play the diversity game. And they have to play, because the media play. The media are obsessed with whether political parties or corporates or whoever have enough women or Maori or people of colour or members of the rainbow community. And if that is what the media care about, then that is what the media will writes stories and headlines about. And therefore, it becomes an easy way for opponents to attack a party. Just like National got attacked and got negative stories and negative headlines for having too many white men last year. And so the political parties, if they want to give themselves the greatest chance of winning an election, have got to neutralise any weak spots that can create negative headlines. So they have to play the diversity game. Look at the current parties in Parliament- every single one of them have a man, a woman and someone Maori in the top four. This is the way it is, and this is the way it will be until we stop being fixated on gender and race. Until then, white men will be bumped down, like Michael Woodhouse. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outrage in the UK as Lucy Letby refused to appear in court for sentencing after she murdered 7 babies. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak labelled her a 'coward' and confirmed the Government plans to change the law to compel convicts to attend sentencing. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this trial has lasted 10 months, and experts should have guessed Letby would do this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Labour has dropped to 29 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll. National is up 2 points to 37 percent- and can form a coalition with ACT's 13 percent. How low can Labour go before the election? Can they turn their luck around? Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defected to help the Wallabies, shocking rugby fans across the country. Is this a wise move on his part- or is he betraying New Zealand? Labour are under fire for modifying the bright-line test, against advice from a select committee at the time. Someone who leaves their house more than a year could get taxed, even if their kids or spouse stay in the home. Was this deliberate? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US sheep farmers are calling for further tariffs to be imposed on New Zealand sheep meat imports in order to save their industry. Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor has expressed concern over this bid, and the ministry has approached the relevant US agencies. The Country's Jamie Mackay says domestic lamb and mutton production is down 60 percent in the US, and farmers have been taking a hit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the other side of the Tasman, Australians are wondering how much further interest rates can rise. Australia's current OCR is sitting at 4.10 percent, and economists are predicting the RBA will hike interest rates again before the year is out. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says inflation is likely to persist longer, and the Reserve Bank will have to lift interest rates by the fourth quarter of 2023. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Villa Maria’s Māngere operations will start shutting down this October and will affect a total of 14 roles, owner Indevin announced today. Indevin Group, who acquired Villa Maria in 2021, said the decision follows a three-month review into its Māngere operations after the company announced it will move half of Villa Maria’s bottling to the UK next February. The Māngere plant will start decommissioning in October and is expected to continue until next April, the company announced. BusinessDesk managing editor, Pattrick Smellie, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour and Chris Hipkins took a significant tumble in a recent political poll. The 1News Verian poll puts the incumbent party down 4 points to 29 percent, while National gained 2 points to 37 percent. National could now form a winning coalition with ACT's 13 percent. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is part of a wider trend, as Labour has descended in the last several political polls. "Polling at 29 percent- it's a follow on from a number of political polls. Roy Morgan put them on 26 percent, the Guardian Essential poll had them on 29, the Curia poll had them on 27 percent." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi entrepreneur and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray has launched a new app designed for the younger wave of job-seekers. Dubbed as 'Tinder for jobs', ZEIL allows candidates to easily browse through and save jobs they're interested in applying for. Mowbray explains that the app will connect job-seekers and employers in a more engaging, enjoyable and intuitive way. "What's really incredible as well is that organisations can showcase themselves in a completely different light. Rather than Seek or Trademe being the heroes when you advertise a job, it's the organisation." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have admitted that the information they released following the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl was 'inappropriate'. The girl went missing from Auckland's Bucklands Beach on August 11, and turned up safe 8 days later. Independent victim advocate Ruth Money criticised the police releasing her name and picture, saying the public release of this information will affect her re-integration into society. "She's not done anything wrong, the alleged person who'd allegedly taken her or encouraged her, manipulated her, coerced her to leave or remove herself from her family environment may well have committed a crime." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backlash throughout New Zealand's rugby community as Sir Steve Hansen takes on a role across the ditch. The former All Blacks coach has joined the Australians in France as the Wallabies gear up to complete their tournament preparation against the World Cup hosts this weekend. Former All Black Josh Kronfeld says it's common for coaches to offer their services across the world once their time is up. "My understanding is- Steve and Eddie have always kept up a bit of a relationship outside of their rugby warfare. It seems kind of logical, in a lot of respects, for Steve to go over and give him a helping hand- and feed his pockets." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tax expert says the Government changed the bright line test, against advice from a select committee at the time. Under the bright-line test, people could have to pay a capital gains tax on their family home if they leave it for more than a year. It was changed by Labour in 2021. OliverShaw Tax Partner Robin Oliver says the Government did this deliberately. "They weren't prepared to listen to people who said- this is wrong. The minister at the time was David Parker, but this is the law." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After that poll last night - another one putting Labour in the 20s - the question now is: How low is Labour actually going to go? And I reckon it’s gonna be low enough to hurt them. They will keep falling from here, I think, for two reasons. 1- There is a downward trend already, Labour has fallen in every 1News poll this year. All the other public polls back up that decline trend. 2- They’ve now hit the 30 percent psychological barrier where voters start abandoning them, because they don’t want to back a loser. And that’s real in politics. Most voters, with the exception of the rusted-on diehards, do not want to support loser parties. So they leave, making it worse for the loser party. That 30 percent barrier is a line, for some reason, and this is now the fourth poll in two months that has Labour below the 30 percent line. So, how bad does it get? Well, the answer to that question is- how many rusted-on diehards does Labour have? How many voters do they have who will never vote for anyone else and stick it out? Officially, 24 percent is the low mark. That's where Labour slumped in two TV polls in July 2017, just a few days before Jacinda Ardern took over as leader. But there was a lot of talk a few weeks before that of a New Zealand First internal poll which had Labour falling to 19 percent. I don’t know that we’re in 19 percent territory right now- and I don’t know if that poll ever existed. But 24 percent? Not impossible. Voters have gone, and I don’t know what they can announce that will make voters come back. The GST policy was supposed to be that big announcement, they genuinely thought it was going to be huge. But this poll captured voters’ reaction, and it wasn’t good- it drove Labour under that 30 percent mark. So brace yourself, because Labour might be about to take a historic - or close to historic - spanking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anti-smoking group isn't keen on new Labour election vaping pledges. It's promising capping stores at 600, tougher penalties for underage sales and mandatory licensing for dairies, if re-elected. Action for Smokefree 2025 says it's unlikely to stop many children vaping. Director Ben Youdan says the plan doesn't address other problems. "It does create the opportunity for growth and a grey market in that illicit supply to young people, because they're already getting it from older kids and adults and other people- it just strengthens that supply chain." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme is undergoing a Government-commissioned review, as cost blowouts threaten the program's future. Professor Bruce Bonyhady, an original architect of the NDIS, is co-chairing the review and argued that a fundamental shift is crucial to the scheme's development. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the NDIS is growing by 14 percent per year as more children are diagnosed with autism. "11 percent of boys aged 5 to 7 are recipients of the National Disability Insurance Scheme- we have got so many children in Australia at the moment being diagnosed." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Steve Hansen shocked rugby fans everywhere by seemingly defecting to New Zealand's greatest rugby rival. Hansen later revealed he joined up with the Wallabies as a favour to their coach - and his mate - Eddie Jones ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game against France. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is dispelling worry over Middlemore Hospital's crowded emergency department. It yesterday treated more than 200 patients, and at one point over 70 people were waiting for beds. But Hospital and Specialist Services interim lead Vanessa Thornton says that's not unusual. "We've been very busy like this through the whole of winter, so this is not a new number for us. It's high, but it's not something that we can't manage." Thornton says processes are in place to deal with high demand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say the UK’s most prolific child killer of modern times may be linked to up to 30 more cases. Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering 7 babies and attempting to murder 6 more- and is due to be sentenced. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are underway as to where else Letby may have worked or trained as a nurse. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! ACT announced that they would put public service chief executives on performance based pay, if they entered Government. The party also wants agencies to have outcome targets and public Key Performance Indicators. Is this a good idea for the sector? Labour has announced a new batch of educational policies- financial literacy and compulsory reading, writing and maths educational amendments will be introduced. Is this good enough? Why didn't Labour implement these changes earlier? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party has slumped in the latest 1News Verian opinion poll to below 30 percent. National has picked up 2 percent over the past month to 37 percent, and Labour's tumbled 4 percent to 29. These numbers tonight would see the centre-right forming a coalition Government, with ACT gaining a point to 13. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says that Hipkins will have to give the performance of his life to save Labour's chances in the election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Te Whatu Ora doctors and dentists feel they've been pushed into strike action by a poor pay offer. About 5000 staff will be striking from September 5. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins hopes issues raised in the looming strike will be resolved before then. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Hipkins kept encouraging doctors and dentists to 'go back around the bargaining table'- as this could create more bad press for the Government. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freightways have their sights set on a listing across the ditch, following a solid performance led by the Allied Express acquisition. The company today posted a 29 percent revenue lift since the expansion- profit rose to $1.12 billion in the year to the end of June. Chief Executive Mark Troughear says the Australian market presents 'massive' expansion opportunities for the future. "The market share opportunities are massive, they're a good operator, they're in a good niche, and it's a very big market for us." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says Labour's GST policy isn't to blame for its latest slump in the polls. The latest 1News Verian results puts Labour on its worst numbers in 6 years - tumbling 4 points - to just 29 percent. National has climbed two points to 37 percent, which gives the party support to form a Government with ACT's 13 percent. The research was conducted right after Labour announced it will remove GST from fresh fruit and veg. But Grant Robertson says he doesn't believe this is driven by one single policy. "It's been a challenging time over a period of months, but we've got 2 months to let people know what's at stake here- and I think it is a hugely important election for New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars will be returning to New Zealand for 2024, with Taupō hosting the upcoming season. The Australian motor racing championship lost access to Pukekohe Park Raceway after the 2022 season, and the venue since reverted to a horse training facility. Owner Tony Quinn is 'stoked' for the town of Taupō, as this presents the perfect opportunity for boosting tourism. "The main target audience for the event is selling tourism. We can showcase New Zealand far better at Taupo rather than Hampton Downs. To me, that's the biggest element of the gig." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A claim safety outside Auckland schools will be a postcode lottery under an Auckland Transport plan. The AT school speed limits proposal is open for consultation until next Monday. Auckland University Population Professor Alistair Woodward says the plan leaves some areas worse off - with fewer speed limits. He rates Kaipatiki, Howick and Orakei the most dangerous areas, and Waiheke, Manurewa and Mangere-Otahuhu the three safest. Woodward says people should submit feedback if they want it changed. "Read to find out what is being proposed for their schools, to submit to Auckland Transport." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister wants standardised teaching of maths, reading and writing across the country. The Government has announced it plans to legislate on its common practice teaching model. Jan Tinetti says she plans to change the Education and Training Act, making those core subjects a requirement. She says the focus is on creating a consistent curriculum. "At the moment, the order in what somebody might be teaching in oral language - acquisition, for example - will be different in different schools. We want that to be exactly the same." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first national strike from senior doctors and dentists reflects their ongoing frustration. About 5000 members have announced a strike on September 5. Salaried Medical Specialists Association director Sarah Dalton says members want raises to help staff keep up with inflation. "Our members have experienced real pay cuts since 2020, when Covid landed, and they have said enough is enough. We have a known doctor shortage, Te Whatu Ora has put a number on it. They've said it's 1700 doctors, we think it's more." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Government has spent $1.7 billion on Tomahawk cruise missiles, making it the third region to have access to this technology. Defence minister Richard Marles says this investment will hold adversaries further from Australian shores and 'keep Australians safe'. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the region is boosting their defence systems in case of war- but Australia will have to develop technology on their shores as well. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Chris Luxon has promised to put $280 million into funding 13 cancer treatments over the next four years. This funding will be ring-fenced to Pharmac to cover lung, bowel, kidney, and melanoma cancer treatments- with free prescriptions scrapped to cover costs. Luxon says New Zealand's cancer mortality rate is 15 percent higher than Australia, and improving access to treatment can bridge the gap. "Part of that is actually accessing those treatments and those drugs that can extend lives, but also save lives. That's what this is about." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England have failed to add the women's football World Cup to their cabinet, beaten 1-nil by Spain in the final at Sydney. The European champions were dominated in the first half, with Spanish captain Olga Carmona driving home the game's goal in the 29th minute. Sportstalk host Jason Pine breaks down yesterday's victory here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Hall's lawyer still holds out hope that Arthur Easton's killer will be found. Hall's received five million dollars and an apology after being wrongfully convicted of Easton's murder in 1986. He spent just under 18 years in prison. Nick Chisnall KC told Heather du-Plessis Allan that he has some confidence that Police will conduct a robust investigation, as should have been done in the 1980s. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agriculture Minister is defending the decision to only give farmers 24-hours’ notice before an announcement on an emissions pricing plan. Damien O'Connor's unveiled the Government plan to reduce agricultural emissions, shifting reporting requirements to late next year and pricing to late 2025. Federated Farmers says there wasn't proper collaboration. Damien O'Connor told Heather du-Plessis Allan that there wasn't a lot of time, with the decision only made at Monday's Cabinet meeting. He says they gave them as much notice as they could while trying to give as much certainty as possible. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking a later trial date for his charges of seeking to overturn the 2020 election. They are asking the judge to reject the government’s proposal for a trial in early January of 2024, instead asking to push it back until April of 2026 – nearly a year and a half after the 2024 election. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the trial will likely be pushed back to a certain degree, as Trump’s attorneys can’t be in every courtroom at once. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s pushback on a suggestion that MPs should be able to criticise judges. In his valedictory speech yesterday, sacked Labour MP Stuart Nash claimed judges need to be held accountable and should face criticism from MPs if their decisions are far from public expectations. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen is calling that gutless dribble. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it's laughable to claim judges aren't held accountable, and that's what appeals are for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government's transport plan with a hook Ministry of Pacific Peoples annual review reinforces why it should be scrapped says Act We're all feeling safer, Ginny Andersen's at it again. Lowering the voting age will be back before Parliament before it rises for the election in a couple of weeks ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked with Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weight loss drugs have been the talk of the market recently. Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK correspondent Enda Brady spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the UK inviting a controversial Saudi prince to London, Rishi Sunak saying next year will be better, and can the English women take out the football world cup? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.