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Tonight on The Huddle, artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley and senior NZ Herald correspondent Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The fallout from the Michael Laws comments continues - what do we make of all this? Will this cost NZ First votes? Does Winston Peters need to take more action on this?
The US midterm elections have wrapped up, and the Democrats have won the House and Senate. What does this mean for Trump's future?
Are we surprised David Jones is in decline? What does this mean for the future of the retail sector?
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Police are set to be embedded in fire stations and will travel alongside fire crews in order to crack down on potential Bonfire Night disorder.
This move is part of widespread police operations in Scotland designed to stop harmful incidents amid ongoing concerns.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Bonfire Night is a big night for 'hooligans' and this will be the biggest police operation since Trump's recent visit.
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The US midterms have wrapped up, with the Democrats securing a resounding victory and winning the House and Senate.
This has had a significant impact on the markets, with Wall Street stocks bouncing up.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked the results further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 November, 2026, Sean Plunkett says underfire Michael Laws has a sore arm but will be back at work on Monday.
A top US political analyst says Democrats will now be trying to talk Donald Trump out of war with Iran.
On The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Katie Bradford reveal what they think of the struggling Australian department store, David Jones.
And who's your favourite James Bond? A subject that sparked "heated" debate.
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Rabobank's newly released November Agribusiness Monthly report is reporting some positive results, but there's some industry concerns surfacing ahead of the summer season.
The report shows there's strong livestock returns and firmer dairy prices, but the incoming El Niño could create adverse conditions, impacting farming costs.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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