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Over 1500 pages of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States were released today.
Starmer fired Mandelson after nine months when new details emerged about his friendship with Epstein, and fallout from the appointment has raised questions about the Prime Minister's political future.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Mandelson has denied wrongdoing, but the contents of the files are 'damning' for Starmer.
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Anthropic confirmed it filed confidential plans for an initial public offering, setting it up for what's expected to be one of the most anticipated market debuts in years.
Anthropic is one of three highly anticipated AI initial public offerings expected for this year, along with OpenAI and SpaceX - giving early investors a chance for huge paydays.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says Anthropic's the first to get the paperwork through - and there's huge expectations riding on it.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Tuesday, 2 June, 2026, we talk to Local Government Minister Simon Watts about a ban on unelected people having voting rights on council committees.
We look at who'll benefit from a merger between TSB and Heartland Bank.
Greenpeace executive director Russel Norman on if it's worth having a discussion on our no-nukes stand.
And on The Huddle, Liam Hehir and Carmen Parahi on whether there should be government support to save Moana Pasifika.
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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The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King’s Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised.
David Ellis, Doug Alderslade and Dr Luk Chin were among the experts who received honours yesterday.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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TSB and Heartland Bank are looking to join forces by the end of the year.
TSB owner Toi Foundation's seeking feedback on the plan to join with Heartland Bank, to the tune of $620 million.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis welcomes this decision to team up and take on the big Australian banks.
"That's positive, and good for the state of banking competition."
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