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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Russell Brand appearing in court for sexual assault trial
13/10/2026 | 4 mins.Russell Brand has appeared in court in London for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
The 51-year-old is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts over 10 years -from 1999 to 2009.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Brand has denied all charges so far.
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13/10/2026 | 4 mins.The latest 1News-Verian poll has National and Labour tied on 28 percent - and Opportunity in the kingmaker position again.
This data indicates both the left and right blocs would need Opportunity’s support to hold a majority in the House.
The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the data further.
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13/10/2026 | 4 mins.New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry has urged the Government to take action in order to reduce the impact of offshore competition.
Industry leaders have asked the Government to introduce tougher safeguard protection measures - a request the Government has since rejected.
McKechnie Aluminium Solutions managing director Dave Slomp says it's a 'dark day' for the industry.
"I guess we're disappointed that we haven't acted with pragmatism and courage, so it's a tough day for the industry."
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13/10/2026 | 3 mins.The escalating conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the state of the economy.
The conflict and resulting impact on fuel prices has altered the current inflation outlook, but there's calls for further assessment following the recent attacks over the weekend.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.- Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and and Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
A new estimate claims Wellington ratepayers will need to spend $80,000 per household over the next 25 years. What do we make of this? Why would anyone want to live in Wellington by this point?
Labour recently released their 'Cost of Luxon' document in an attempt to criticise National's response to the cost of living - but some of the numbers don't add up. Can this move really work for Labour?
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