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UK citizens are less than a day away from being able to head to the polls - and it's been predicted the opposition will dominate.
Another respected pollster has predicted Labour will win a 318 seat majority, with the Conservatives only just holding on to second place.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Labour leader Keir Starmer will beat Tony Blair's historic 1997 landslide.
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New developments in the world of AI could make the discovery of medicines faster and cheaper for consumers.
It's been found generative AI can be taught to process and examine new molecules - with the potential to unveil new treatments.
Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains the benefits of these new developments.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t receptive to calls for the establishment of an independent unit to check Treasury’s forecasts and ensure Government spending is sustainable.
The International Budget Partnership and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are among the organisations that believe New Zealand needs an institution that both costs policies and keeps tabs on the Government’s finances.
They argue it would provide more accountability and align New Zealand with the 80% of OECD countries that have such institutions.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Nicola Willis has her doubts.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 3 July 2024, Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive Dr Nic Peet responds to calls for an apology for the council's role in Wairoa's devastating flooding last week.
The Education Minister Erica Stanford tells Heather why she's introducing tests for primary school kids.
The Huddle debates whether David Seymour should have been messaging kids on Snapchat after parents raised concerns.
Plus, the things your employer can see and read on your work phone and chat.
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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Tonight on the Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
David Seymour has raised some eyebrows after he was caught Snapchatting school-aged students back in 2016. Has the outrage been blown out of proportion?
The Government has introduced more standardised tests for primary schoolers - is this a good idea? Will tests help boost New Zealand's academic prowess?
President Joe Biden has blamed his shaky performance in last week's debate on jet lag. Do we buy this - or is Biden gaslighting voters?
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Experts are reminding people that employers can see when staff are venting or sharing insults on workplace communication tools.
Two Ministry of Justice staffers who used inappropriate language on Teams to describe academic Barbara Sumner have been made public after she asked for all correspondence mentioning her name.
Employment lawyer Joe Williams explained that anything sent on a work device or any workplace communication tool is fair game.
"The simple point is - if you want to make sure it doesn't happen, then just be a bit guarded about your own data privacy."
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The Government is hoping the Kāinga Ora board refresh will turn around its financial losses around.
A new chair and deputy and six board members have been appointed to oversee the housing agency.
It follows a damning review from Sir Bill English that concluded Kāinga Ora is not financially sustainable.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has also issued a Letter of Expectations demanding better performance.
Bishop says the review of the agency recommends it reduce overhead and cut costs to become more financially viable.
"Their build program is also something where I'd like to see them make real efficiencies in savings as well."
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There's increased efforts to position New Zealand on the world stage and make connections with the US.
Prime Minister Chris Luxon is jetting off to the NATO summit and meeting with officials in Washington next week.
He says he looks forward to forging stronger links with businesses and investors to help rebuild our economy.
Former US Ambassador Tim Groser says the timing couldn't be more tense or important.
"The key issue is what he's going to be able to perceive amongst the other leaders of NATO, given the confluence of the huge strategic threat from the Ukrainian situation and the resurgence of Donald Trump's chances of winning the presidency."
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A new type of e-scooter has hit Auckland's streets, with remote-control capabilities.
Ario's three-wheeled variety can be moved off the street, after being left by users.
General Manager, Adam Muirson says the three-wheelers are designed to help people who struggle with balance.
"Pedestrian and disability advocacy groups were really impressed with how these adjustments are going to improve safety and access for everyone."
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The Education Minister says many schools across the country welcome the idea of standardised testing in primary schools.
Erica Stanford's announced next year, all children in their first year of schooling will do a phonics check to help teachers understand how well they read, by sounding out letters.
Stanford says it's far from being controversial, despite criticism from Labour.
"Look, I absolutely think there's a level of acceptance. Most schools are doing assessments, using tools - and they're doing it in a really good way."
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The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is defending not opening up the Wairoa river bar earlier.
Last week's downpour damaged more than 100 properties in the district, where a state of emergency lifted this morning.
The Government has launched a quickfire review, including assessing locals' claims the river should've been cleared sooner.
Council Chief Executive Dr Nic Peet says calls were made on information in front of them at the time.
"You need some really specific conditions to open a bar, so you need a really decent flow in the river to shift probably 50,000 cubic metres of rock and shingles."
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The Government is set to introduce standardised tests to ensure primary schoolers meet the right standards academically.
Phonics checks will start for new students as young as five next year, and become compulsory from 2026.
Progress on reading, writing and maths progress for years 3 to 8 will also be monitored twice a year.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voices his approval for these new measures.
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President Joe Biden has lined up his first full interview for ABC News following the fallout of last week's debate.
Biden will speak to veteran broadcaster and former Clinton aide George Stephanopoulos on Friday, with the 'extended' version airing on Sunday.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this interview won't alleviate the fears from prospective Democrat voters.
"You can't unsee what we saw during that debate, that's the problem. They're going to continue to show that over and over and over again, the Republicans are going to use that in every commercial, every possible opportunity."
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A political collision looms within the Red Bull Formula One team concerning Liam Lawson.
The Kiwi hopeful has the backing of the team's director of driver development, Dr Helmut Marko - but overall boss Christian Horner maintains loyalty to Daniel Ricciardo.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Several former Gloriavale workers are planning to sue the Crown for negligence.
Members of the group have accused public servants of knowing about the slave labour within the community - and refusing to do anything about it.
Lawyer Brian Henry says these public servants knew about the witnesses who were interviewed and the allegations.
"You just don't go to the potential criminal and say - did you steal that? And if he says no, he'll walk away. You actually go evaluate the evidence and look around further."
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Labour leader Keir Starmer has found himself the subject of mockery after claiming he wouldn't work past 6pm on Fridays if he was elected.
Starmer has since been accused of planning to be a 'part-time' Prime Minister by detractors and the opposition.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's opened up a discussion about work-life balance.
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House prices need to fall at least another 16 percent to become anything like affordable, one forecaster says.
According to the Real Estate Institute, prices remain 15.9 percent below their 2021 peak - but Housing Minister Chris Bishop has indicated they need to drop down more.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.
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Despite the regulations on farmers being modified or scrapped by the coalition Government, Rabobank's CEO is urging farmers to watch their emissions.
According to a new Rabobank research paper, the agriculture sector still needs to focus on reducing their output without restrictions.
Rabobank CEO Todd Charteris says the sector needs to keep moving forward.
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One expert says Paul Goldsmith's proposed new media bill could jump-start conversations about the future of news content in New Zealand.
The Broadcasting Minister plans to implement an amended version of Labour's Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, forcing tech giants to pay for news content.
News Publishers' Association Public Affairs Director Andrew Holden says it's worth discussing potential options with companies like Google and Meta.
"We know news is of value to them, and what we want to do is sit down with these companies and say - journalism matters in New Zealand, you're getting value out of it, what do you think is a fair payment?"
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