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    Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the launch of robotaxis in London

    03/09/2026 | 4 mins.
    Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.
    The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.
    UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises.
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    Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the concerns raised over growing Government debts

    03/09/2026 | 3 mins.
    Long-term Government borrowing costs have hit significantly high levels all over the world, and experts are discussing the long-term implications of this.
    The US, Japan, Germany and many other countries have reached the highest levels of Government debt in nearly two decades, inspiring economists to coin the term 'debt doom loop'.
    Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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    Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the recent outbreak of Madagascar ragwort

    03/09/2026 | 2 mins.
    The Madagascar ragwort is an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, and reports show that it's spreading and could pose a threat to farmers.
    It was previously thought to have been confined to Northland, but a discovery in the Wairarapa region has prompted concerns.
    The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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    The Huddle: What do we make of Luxon taking a second plane to Palau?

    03/09/2026 | 10 mins.
    Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Liam Hehir 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!
    Luxon is copping some backlash after it came out that he took a second plane overseas after criticising Hipkins for the same thing. Do we think this is acceptable, or is this a bad look?
    National is on the attack, directing ads at Labour and the left accusing them of wanting to increase taxes. Are we getting sick of this?
    Why are EVs getting so popular?
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    Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2026

    03/09/2026 | 1h 41 mins.
    On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 3 September, 2026, Simeon Brown tries to defend National's attack campaign on tax, even after making a false claim against Labour.
    A property economist on thousands of Kiwis having a bigger mortgage than their house is actually worth.
    Some new numbers reflecting the surge in popularity of EV vehicles.
    And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Liam Hehir on whether they're angry about Christopher Luxon taking a second plane to Palau.
    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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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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