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    Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the death of Sir Sam Neill

    13/07/2026 | 4 mins.
    Beloved New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has died aged 78, as confirmed by his family in a new post.
    The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor was best known for his leading role in the Jurassic Park franchise, Peaky Blinders, The Piano and numerous other films.
    UK correspondent Gavin Grey said he's had an impact all over the world.
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    Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the renewed Middle East conflict means for the markets

    13/07/2026 | 3 mins.
    Reports indicate the ceasefire in the Middle East has been scrapped and the conflict is starting back up again.
    The US claims it's struck 140 Iranian military targets in response to an attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Iran says it's hit multiple US military sites.
    Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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    Perspective with Andrew Dickens: High oil prices are back, baby

    13/07/2026 | 2 mins.
    Oil prices. Oil prices are back, baby.
    At the moment, West Texas crude is sitting near US$74 a barrel, while Brent crude is around US$79. Prices are up slightly, rebounding as tension continues between the United States and Iran.
    Looking at the oil trading charts, West Texas crude has fallen to almost its lowest point in quite some time.
    But if you look at the futures markets, the expectation is that prices will rise. Some analysts say that could very well happen when US markets open tomorrow - Monday in the United States, which is Tuesday for us.
    So, where are we with oil prices?
    Geopolitically, the ceasefire signed on June 17 has effectively collapsed. The United States has struck more than 170 Iranian military targets across Tehran and key locations in the south. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, causing casualties across multiple areas.
    Donald Trump has warned that 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded", while US intelligence, backed by Israel, says Iran has developed fresh plots to assassinate Trump on US soil.
    Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open. Iran says it isn't.
    Does that sound like peace to you?
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    The Huddle: Is it fair that MPs get a better KiwiSaver deal?

    13/07/2026 | 12 mins.
    Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
    Is it fair that MPs get a better KiwiSaver deal that the rest of us? Is this fair to ensure we get quality politicians?
    The family of actor Sam Neill today confirmed he died at a Sydney Hospital, aged 78. How will he be remembered?
    The Internal Affairs Department workers' strike - is this a sign we're cutting the public service too hard? What do we make of this?
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    Chris Penk: Defence Minister on New Zealand looking into joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance

    13/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    The Defence Minister says New Zealand will think carefully about joining the recently signed defence alliance between Fiji and Australia.
    The Ocean of Peace Alliance was signed by the leaders of Australia and Fiji last week, but concerns have been raised over how it could impact our relationship with China.
    Minister Chris Penk says working together is important for all Pacific nations and there's a potential role for New Zealand in there.
    "We'll consider carefully the obligations under that - at the moment, it's just between Australia and Fiji, and we congratulate them for working together on matters of regional security."
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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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