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The New York Times is calling Donald Trump as the likely winner of the US election, projecting 297 Electoral College seats.  Only one President in history has returned to the White House after a break, rather than serving consecutive terms.   Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper reminds Heather du Plessis-Allan the Democrat vote often comes in late – and there are lots of votes sti...

Crucial battleground states are flip-flopping between blue and red as ballots pile up.  Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown believes Donald Trump will turn the key states red.  Brown tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that what is different in this election is Trump’s rise amongst Latino, Hispanic, and Black Americans. Kamala Harris’ late entrance to the race and avoidance of har...

The Government has brought forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The legislation will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, more than a week earlier than expected. A planned country wide protest against the bill is still going ahead next week as planned, in which a hīkoiwill travel from the top of the North Island and from Bluff in the far south to arrive at Parliament in Well...

The US election is ticking into its last hours.  As voters are putting pen to paper, conflicting views on key priorities will set a challenge for whoever ultimately wins.  Host of TVNZ’s Q&A and Newstalk ZB’s Saturday Mornings, Jack Tame is at Kamala Harris’ election headquarters at Howard University and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the mood is not yet dark, despite Trump showing a...

Let me get you up to speed on what is happening in the US election. At this point, it is still really early. There's a lot yet to happen, but it's feeling a hell of a lot like it could be Trump's night. The New York Times has just started forecasting a Trump win. They are running a needle on their site, and it basically swings one way or the other depending on how things are going at the moment. I...

The US election results will start flooding in tomorrow - and UK officials are weighing up the implications of a Trump or Harris victory. Donald Trump winning his second term in office is a point of concern for some, with many worried about Trump pulling the US out of NATO and driving up tariffs. UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's also fears about what a Trump presidency could mean for the R...

Meat and wine exporters are scrambling to get a handle on the possibility of higher tariffs in a key market if Donald Trump wis the presidency. The Republican presidential candidate has threatened tariffs of at least 20 percent on all imports to pay for tax cuts and increase jobs in the US. The Country's Jamie Mackay says producers won't want to shoulder the extra costs that could come with these...

The Reserve Bank has warned the economic downturn is expected to get worse before it gets better, with unemployment being expected to worsen. The bank's biannual Financial Stability Report says unemployment will peak at 5.4 percent by 2025. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says there are better economic times on the horizon - but there'll be 6-9 months of pain first.  LISTEN ABOVE S...

Inland Revenue has admitted to providing Facebook owner Meta with the names, addresses and other contact details of 268,000 taxpayers in 'raw' unencrypted form. This news comes after an investigation into the IRD's use of social media companies to target taxpayers. Queenstown employment relations consultant and initial complainant David Buckingham was surprised by this development. "I did actually...

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's Melbourne Cup day - what did we think of the big race? And more importantly, is a $10 office sweepstake too much? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is under fire after apparently failing to look over his brief regarding bootcamp provi...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 November 2024, on the eve of the US election, Democrats are "nauseously optimistic" and Donald Trump is telling voters he's going to win in a landslide. A very unlikely winner takes out the big prize at the Melbourne Cup - but how much is too much when it comes to price of the office sweepstake? The Prime Minister is under pres...

Students looking for summer work are struggling to land roles, as there's enormous competition for entry-level roles. Retail NZ says businesses are seeing a 'much higher calibre' of potential applicants looking for jobs. Swivel Careers founder Kate Ross says even people with full qualifications are finding it tough to land the right roles. "There's just not enough work out there right now. The eco...

There's suggestions that public servants should be allowed to use Uber and other rideshare services over taxis to save money. ACT has written to new Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche - calling for more ways to improve value-for-money. ACT MP Todd Stephenson says there are inconsistent rules across the public sector - and everyone should be allowed to expense a rideshare service if needed...

Labour's criticising the Prime Minister regarding his knowledge of legislation on bootcamps.  The Government is crafting law to allow the use of force for restraining youth offenders at the military-style academies. The Prime Minister has said he wasn't aware there were suggestions force could be used.  Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime says that's not okay. "It is deeply concerning that the P...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final pushes for the presidency on the eve of election day. Harris is spending the day in the largest battleground state, Pennsylvania, and Trump's turned his attention to North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan.  NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is in Pennsylvania. He says everyone seems confident - but it's not over until it...

Labour's Peeni Henare is calling for an inquiry into a police raid in Ōpōtiki on properties with ties to the Mongrel Mob, with arrests and asset seizures.   There've been accusations women were strip-searched and a three year old child was left alone.    Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies children were left alone - and questions the claim of strip searches.  ZB senior politic...

There's still no relief for Australian homeowners as the RBA leaves rates unchanged at 4.35 percent. This decision falls in line with expectations from economists - as the nation grapples with the impacts of high inflation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's looking more likely the Reserve Bank will not start cutting rates until 2025. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Breakers are celebrating their latest victory after Monday night's basketball blowout. They have consolidated top spot on the Australian NBL basketball ladder after dispatching hosts Melbourne United 113-79. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked this victory further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is upon us- and it's a big day for gambling fans. The TAB says this is one of the biggest days for the platform, with Kiwis projected to spend up to $30 million on betting. Racing commentator Mick Guerin says there's three Kiwi-trained horses in the mix - but they're long-shots to win. "We lose a lot of our best talent, much like we do with rugby players going to France or E...

Over in Spain, efforts have begun to search an underground carpark in Valencia - where authorities fear may more be dead after last week's flash flooding. The deadliest flash flood in modern Spanish history has killed over 217 people so far, with dozens more still unaccounted for. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says angry crowds have confronted King Felipe VI and thrown mud in protest of the 'woeful'...

48 hours ahead of the US presidential election, financial markets are gearing up for a Trump victory. Polls indicate the election result will be close, and some experts are warning people not to adjust just yet. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacks the potential financial implications ahead of election day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survey from Kiwibank reveals a majority of Kiwis think owning a home is crucial to getting ahead in New Zealand - but many feel locked out of the market. Over two-thirds of non-owners feel pessimistic about home ownership, with millennials in particular believing they won't get on the property ladder. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says people aged 30 to 44 have seen house prices surge the mos...

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 48 hours to go until the US election - who do we think is going to win? Kamala's pulling ahead in the polls, but is this victory guaranteed?  Brian and Hannah Tamaki were in court today over their Covid-19 rule breaches during...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 November 2024, US pollster Henry Olsen tells Heather whether the shock poll from Iowa could spell bad news for Republicans in other swing states - and his gut feel on the election result. Finance Minister Nicola Willis weighs in on whether Chris Luxon should have called voters 'customers'. Principals and parents in Hawke's Bay a...

The Finance Minister says Chris Luxon's description of voters in a recent sit-down interview was a 'slip of the tongue' as part of his corporate background. In a new episode of 30 with Guyon Espiner , the Prime Minister referred to voters as 'customers' - and defended claims that he was out of touch with New Zealanders  Nicola Willis says Luxon is focused on delivering results above all, and...