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Nick Bewley: Sportstalk host on whether Christchurch is the new sports capital of New Zealand
20/10/2026 | 3 mins.It's a big week for sports, with many high-profile events set to take place in Christchurch.
The Silver Ferns' second Constellation Cup clash, the start of the Black Caps-India series, the Rugby League World Cup double-header and the NPC final are among the big sports events set to take place in the coming days.
Sportstalk host Nick Bewley discussed what this all means for Christchurch.
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20/10/2026 | 5 mins.Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is set to host its first international concerts in two years.
British drum and bass duo Chase & Status will headline the venue in early March, in what's being billed as New Zealand's biggest enclosed-stadium electronic event.
Dunedin Venues CEO Phil King says the organisation had a good plan to draw in more international acts over to the region.
"It just felt like we were on a really good trajectory and a good path, and we're starting to see that all come together now."
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.- Every Monday until the election The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, Sherson Willis' Trish Sherson and Childfund CEO Josie Pagani have the insight and analysis as the campaign rolls on.
This week on The Front Bench, Heather asks the panel about the potential fallout for Te Pāti Māori and the Greens for visiting the Mongrel Mob.
They give their takes on National's Right to Silence policy and Labour's social media policy.
Heather also asks about there should be concerns about the Opportunity Party candidates lack of political experience.
Whether it’s cost of living, education, curbing the rise of crime or how to get the teens off vaping, The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
Listen live every Monday at 4pm on Newstalk ZB and follow the podcast on iHeartRadio.
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19/10/2026 | 4 mins.French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate.
Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says looting, arson and property damage have taken place as a result, and it's caused some 'unpleasant' scenes.
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19/10/2026 | 3 mins.The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market.
This has resulted in global markets taking a hit as a result - including New Zealand.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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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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