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- The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up.
National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%.
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence.
'That'll no doubt Chris, Luxon some encouragement, and that's probably why, I don't know whether you noticed, but he seemed more relaxed in the debate last night.'
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. - The US Midterm elections are fast approaching, and American candidates are campaigning hard.
US Correspondent Gordon Robison says lawn signs are everywhere, and TV ad breaks are wall-to-wall political ads.
Trump is also looking to make another modification to the White House, saying he's looking at turning a briefing room in to a swimming pool.
Robison joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. - The Silver Ferns are set to face Australia in round 2 of the Constellation Cup, after claiming victory in match 1.
But Sportstalk Host D'Arcy Waldegrave told Heather du Plessis-Allan that doind the double is, 'no easy task'.
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20/10/2026 | 5 mins.France's Government says it won't be dictated by breakers, thieves and thugs, as it moves to put a stop to mass protests.
Local police are enforcing overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities, following riots and looting across France.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the protestors reportedly have more planned for next weekend, and French President Emmanuel Macron has copped some backlash for leaving the country.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.- Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk.
The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemployment in the developed world over the next year.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says disposable incomes haven't risen - and Australia's in a 'challenging' spot.
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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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