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    The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?

    21/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
    Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election?
    Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this?
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    Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the conclusion of the Luxon saga

    21/04/2026 | 5 mins.
    Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.
    National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon.
    Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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    Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

    21/04/2026 | 2 mins.
    The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter.
    Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis.
    EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery.
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    James Renwick: Victoria University professor on whether the forecasting technology could have better predicted Wellington rainfall

    21/04/2026 | 3 mins.
    Assurance MetService gave the most notice possible before yesterday's flash flooding in Wellington.
    The record breaking 77-millilitre an hour deluge inundated the Capital from about 4am.
    Wellington, Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay south of Tutira still sit under an Orange heavy rain warning until later tonight.
    A slip's burst a wastewater pipe in Vogeltown - forcing a household to evacuate.
    Victoria University professor James Renwick says MetService uses the best forecasting technology.
    He says it's a bit like earthquakes, which are unpredictable, but can be detected as they happen.
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    Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the impact of the London Tube strikes

    21/04/2026 | 4 mins.
    London Underground services are set to face significant disruptions, as the first of two 24-hour strikes by some Tube drivers begins.
    Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, which represents roughly half the drivers on the network, are striking over a voluntary proposal to allow train operators to move to a compressed four-day week.
    UK correspondent Enda Brady explained how this action will impact commuters this week.
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About Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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