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The French Government is all but guaranteed to collapse in the coming days after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
If this goes forward, Barnier's coalition will be the first French Government to be forced out by a no-confidence vote since 1962.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says France is the second strongest economy in Europe - and stability is needed.
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The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's possible there'll be more cases of bird flu at an Otago egg farm.
The culling of 80,000 chickens at the Mainland Poultry property in Moeraki will begin tomorrow.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained this won't create too much trouble for the sector - as there's millions of layer hens in the country.
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One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did.
The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - costing over 160 employees their jobs.
Lightforce Solar owner John Harman says SolarZero offered an 'amazing' deal for consumers - but economic factors have created additional trouble for the sector.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Finance Minister has indicated charities could be subject to tax changes in the next Budget. Is this the right move?
All Black Sevu Reece has admitted to a charge of wilful damage after a party in Christchurch last year. The judge discharged him without conviction. Should he still be allowed to play for the All Blacks?
The Defence Minister says the Defence Force's major spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year, because of escalating global tensions. Are we surprised by this warning?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 December 2024, All Black Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction after admitting to a charge of wilful damage. NZ Herald Senior Crime Reporter Anna Leask tells Jack why he was discharged despite pleading guilty - and whether being an All Black had anything to do with it.
Defence Minister Judith Collins warns 'everything changed' when China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific earlier this year.
Nutritionist Nikki Hart talks about Oxford University research that found some vegan products are worse for the environment than the real thing.
Plus, Barry Soper's fresh back from a long lunch with former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Energy Resources Aotearoa says gas producers were severely damaged by the previous ban on oil and gas exploration.
It's asked the Government to underwrite the risk of oil and gas exploration.
Government ministers say they've made no decisions.
Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says it would only protect the sector from pernicious future policy changes.
"Oil and gas exploration companies are worried that any investment they make in New Zealand could be eroded or stripped away if the Government changes."
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Newstalk ZB's own Barry Soper spent the day with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and left hoping for more stories.
The former UK leader held a 'long lunch' in Auckland to promote his book Unleashed.
Barry Soper described Johnson's speech as ' the slow unravel of a mohair jersey' - and wondered what would come of it.
"He dithered his way - I couldn't understand many of the things he was saying because he was dithering so much."
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Research has revealed some vegan alternative products are worse for the environment than meat and dairy.
Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick to eating beans and avoid almond milk and lab-grown meat, according to new reports from Oxford University.
Nutritionist Nikki Hart explains fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are good for overall health and the climate - but they're best in their natural state.
"We don't want them to have been manipulated and to have been created with salt and preservatives and those kinds of things."
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The Electoral Commission admits a polling booth shouldn't have operated at a Marae run by a candidate.
The Public Service Commission is investigating claims Manurewa Marae misused Census data for Te Pati Māori's election campaign.
Its winning candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau electorate - Takutai Tarsh Kemp - was Marae chief executive at the time.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the controversy further.
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The Health Minister says he's dissatisfied by bargaining between workers and Health New Zealand.
About 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants have walked off the job until 7pm today.
The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ has indicated its bargaining parameters are restricted to one percent of total employee costs.
Health Minister Shane Reti says the workers are still strongly valued.
"I'm a little disappointed that we're out in strike action so early in the bargaining and negotiating stage - but I would commend both parties to please get back to that bargaining table."
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Details of the criminal charges against All Black winger Sevu Reece have emerged - ending today in a discharge without conviction.
The 27-year-old initially pleaded not guilty to taking a car 'dishonestly and without claim' and intentionally damaging a property.
But he's admitted a reduced charge of wilful damage - and lost name suppression today.
Herald crime reporter Anna Leask says it took place after a post-Christchurch Cup Day party last year.
"He was getting a bit disruptive and he was asked to leave - and then next minute, he was sort of behind the wheel of a car and he drove it into a garage. And then he sort of took off on foot."
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Over in Australia, economists have accused the Reserve Bank of mishandling the OCR.
Experts claim the central bank has been too focused on keeping unemployment high - impacting the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of Australians.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank is in a tough spot - but it can't undo months of progress.
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Liam Lawson is a favourite to join Red Bull's top Formula One team, after reports Sergio Perez will be relieved of his seat.
Team boss Christian Horner hinted at Perez's potential departure after he failed to finish the Qatar Grand Prix.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Judith Collins has revealed the Defence Force's major spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year, citing escalating world tensions.
Speaking after appearing before a Select Committee this afternoon, the Defence Minister says the capability plan has been pushed back because she's taking the time to get things right.
Collins says there's more 'militarisation' efforts coming out of places like China - and it's unlike anything she's seen before.
"The recent Chinese Navy Renhai-class cruiser and destroyer visiting Port Vila, Vanuatu, in October this year - that's the first time we've seen ships of that capability in that position when they weren't just coming back from somewhere else and stopping off."
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A huge political victory for Auckland mayor Wayne Brown.
Having campaigned on taking greater control over Auckland’s CCO’s (Council Controlled Organisations), the mayor is set to get his wish when it comes to Auckland Transport. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed that Auckland's transport policy and planning will shift from AT back over to Auckland Council.
Remember, under the current model - Auckland Council has had two elected councillors on the board of AT. But Wayne Brown argued this assigned too much of the major decision making to unelected officials. He was always lamenting that people came up to him in the street and moaned to him about problems that were AT's responsibility, not realising that actually the council had limited control.
Like all power, of course, you have to be careful what you wish for. If Auckland Council and the local boards are to have more authority over transport planning in our biggest city, they'll also have the blame if residents don't feel they're making the right calls. Under the changes, Auckland Council will retain a transport CCO.
But - his opponents have to accept that Wayne Brown has surprised a lot of people as mayor. He has built relationships on both sides of the political spectrum and advocated effectively for Auckland's ratepayers. He promised to get greater control over the Council Controlled Organisations - and Auckland Transport was top of the list. And whether you like the council's subsequent transport policies or not - on that promise, he has delivered.
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Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace is denying accusations he made sexual comments toward staff and celebrity guests.
The 60-year-old's stepped back from presenting the TV show as an investigation begins.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says more complaints have emerged since his departure - and there's been outrage over the BBC's response to this.
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President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets.
Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary sent long-term Government bond yields lower and the US share market higher - as investors felt more confident in a 'seasoned' choice taking on the role.
However, his threated tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico created a divided response among investors.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the 'mixed' reactions to Trump's latest announcements.
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Te Papa has made $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago.
The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance, and staffing costs at the museum.
Te Papa head of marketing and communications Kate Camp says New Zealand's tourism industry is a rich area with plenty of room for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences.
"You're not here for a cheap and cheerful holiday, for most of our visitors."
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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Child Fund's Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Labour has ruled out joining AUKUS during their next term in Government. Is this a valid statement? What made Labour change its mind?
Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. Is this a mistake?
UK Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has hit back at allegations of improper behaviour, blaming the allegations on 'middle class women of a certain age'. What do we make of this fight-back tactic?
Te Papa has made $750,000 in two months from charging international visitors $35 per visit. Does this prove we should be making international visitors pay for more things?
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The Finance Minister has been quick to unpack some of Labour's announcements from over the weekend.
At the party's annual conference, leader Chris Hipkins ruled out joining AUKUS - the security pact between Australia, the UK and the US.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said this rejection of AUKUS feels 'premature'.
"Let's remember it was Labour who started the discussions about Pillar Two of AUKUS back in 2021. No one's ever talked about joining the first pillar - but exploring how we could co-operate on technology was something Labour kicked off."
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