Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Clacton byelection is getting underway, and it's shaping up to be a 'bizarre' event.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stepped down as MP of Clacton and immediately stood for re-election after a slew of allegations of financial misconduct.
None of the other major parties have candidates running, so Farage's opponents include Count Binface, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, and three candidates from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global.
Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months.
A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US.
CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps.
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Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions.
A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, Christopher Luxon survives another challenge from within on his leadership. We have analysis and commentary from former National Minister Maurice Williamson and New Zealand Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan.
On The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson say Luxon should have stepped down.
Christchurch City Councillor Celeste Donovan tells us why a caravan park in the red zone has got the green light.
And Eden Park chief Nick Sautner on the chances of getting the NRL grand final in 2028.
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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ASB's settlement over alleged historic breaches of credit disclosure rules has affected its bottom line.
The bank reached a $135.6-million-dollar settlement in October last year.
In annual results released today, ASB's reporting a six-percent rise in operating income, but a 16 percent rise in operating expenses.
CEO Vittoria Short says inflation and new investments in technology also added to the profit drop.
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