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    Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company's revenue going up amid fuel conflict headwinds

    17/08/2026 | 2 mins.
    One of our largest freight companies says the war in Iran's been creating a drag on business - both in higher fuel costs, and lower consumer demand.
    Freightways has announced a 13.5 percent rise in annual revenue, and a 17.3 percent rise in annual profit.
    CEO Mark Troughear says fuel prices have taken some volume out of their customers.
    "People are filling up their vehicles, it's costing them another, $50, $60, $70 per week - and that's money that they're not spending on some of the goods and services they might have otherwise spent it on."
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    Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on the Government launching a new business case into building a second Harbour crossing

    17/08/2026 | 3 mins.
    Auckland's mayor is signalling interest in partially funding a second Harbour crossing, if it's his preferred option.
    The Government's announced a fresh business case in another Waitemata crossing - looking at either a bridge or a tunnel, and funding options including tolling.
    It will also consider a bridge over Meola Reef, which Wayne Brown argues is more cost-effective.
    He says there has to be a change in how NZTA thinks about things, and that it's better to partially fund something the Council has input in, rather than what he calls 'dumb ideas'.
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    Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government announcing a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing

    17/08/2026 | 5 mins.
    A major decision lies ahead, as the Government confirms a business case into another Auckland Harbour crossing.
    Cabinet's agreed a Crown-led case into the pros and cons of a bridge or tunnel - and will also investigate a Meola Reef crossing option.
    The Government's not ruling out tolls, or potential co-investment from Auckland Council.
    Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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    Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson calling for more flexibility on superannuation

    17/08/2026 | 4 mins.
    Pauline Hanson has called for an end to compulsory super, and claimed Australians should be able to access their money sooner.
    One Nation has previously called for workers to be able to unlock their superannuation funds to buy a family home, with caveats.
    Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says concerns have been raised over this, saying that people could potentially be missing out on major gains before retirement.
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    Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on who could potentially replace Luke Metcalf following hamstring injury

    17/08/2026 | 3 mins.
    Former Warriors five-eighth Motu Tony expects reserve grader Luke Hanson to fill the gap in the halves caused by the hamstring injury to Luke Metcalf.
    Tony admits it's tough for the club to be missing Tanah Boyd, Te Maire Martin and Metcalf...but he expects a next-man-up mentality.
    Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further.
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About Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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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