Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Over in the UK, Labour's bracing itself for a set of local, Scottish and Welsh election results.
Reports claim a poor showing in these elections could bring about the end of Keir Starmer’s prime ministership, and significant losses are projected.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's growing calls for Starmer's resignation already - and people are losing confidence as Reform gets more attention.
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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.
The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers.
Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Government has confirmed it plans to investigate the City Rail Link project, after reports revealed it could have cost $2 billion less. Do we think this review is needed?
Is it time to lift the Super age from 65? Another economist has warned we can't keep kicking the can down the road. What do we think?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 7 May, 2026, Steve Lancaster is finally confirmed as the new chief executive of New Zealand Rugby. We talk about the prospect of an Anzac test.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka on changes that could see reserve land put up for sale.
Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald tells us about the biggest issues confronting those aged 12 to 24.
And on The Huddle, Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour are aghast at Wellington City Council's highest earners still potentially getting "golden handshakes" if they're fired.
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