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New Zealand Rugby is rejecting reports that the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions could play a test across the ditch as part of their 2029 series here.
The Australian newspaper reports the 100-thousand capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground is being floated as a possible venue to host a test match during the series, which could be three or four tests.
But NZR boss Steve Lancaster says that's not the case.
"That's a good rumour, but it's not the one...I can tell you that that is not under consideration."
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New polling shows Reform UK has taken a hit, with data showing Labour could potentially overtake them in an election.
The poll shows the Conservatives have moved over to second place, a departure from Reform's popularity last year.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the string of financial scandals and the growth of Restore have added to Reform's drop in popularity.
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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant.
Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 September, 2026, Simon Watts has enraged some local body leaders by putting amalgamations on hold. We seek an explanation.
We ask New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster if more "home" All Blacks tests could be played overseas - like at the MCG.
Former broadcaster Ali Mau on the launch of her app to independently report sexual harm.
And on The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Thomas Scrimgeour discuss if Miles Hurrell deserves a final pay of more than $8 million from Fonterra.
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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Lamb prices in the South Island have reached a 'strong' level, according to new reports.
Data out of the Charlton Saleyards in Gore shows that lamb is going for roughly $13 per kilo.
The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the data further.
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