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Weather reports indicate the UK is in for another heatwave next week.
By the weekend, heat is forecast to build across France and southern Britain with some locations reaching heatwave threshold temperatures.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.
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Humanoid robots taking on factory jobs seemed like a sci-fi concept, but more businesses have made that concept a reality.
These robots are powered by AI to make decisions, and Tesla's San Francisco production line is utilising more of them.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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The Opportunity Party has outlined their new vision for the economy ahead of the election.
The party's looking to invest more into technology and AI, strengthen the Commerce Commission to stand up to the supermarkets and gentailers and boost small Kiwi businesses.
The party also wants to forgive student loan interest in order to draw local talent back into New Zealand.
Leader Qiulae Wong outlined the party's plans further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Chef Jack Crosti, who has worked for Michelin-starred kitchens across the UK and Europe, has criticised the Michelin Guide after Tuesday night’s inaugural awards ceremony in a post on social media. Do we think his criticisms are valid?
What do we think of Erica Stanford's plan to help language development in under-5s?
Do we think Michael Laws is really the right choice for NZ First? What do we think their plan is here?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 July, 2026, reports Indian migration is being tightened up days out from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. We ask former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi if that's a risky move.
Police Association boss Steve Watt on sweeteners being offered by Queensland to attract our cops.
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong explains economic policy but stumbles on some numbers.
And on the Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Tim Wilson on whether "blast from the past" Michael Laws should be a New Zealand First candidate at the election.
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