Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Job ads continue to plummet in New Zealand of the back of a slowing economy.

The latest data from Seek show that jobs ads in November are down 28% compared to this time last year.

Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen told Heather Du Plessis Allan that "there are fewer businesses that are looking for the same numbers of staff as before."

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There are now serious concerns for the future of the professional netball in New Zealand.

Sky TV's bid for broadcasting rights beyond 2024, covering the ANZ Premiership and Silver Ferns tests, is reportedly less than half the current agreement.

Players' wages could also take a hit, with broadcasting revenue accounting for the majority of their pay.

Auckland University sports marketing lecturer Marilyn Giroux told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's possible TVNZ could come in, albeit for less money.

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The NZTA is set to Quadruple the amount of speed cameras across New Zealand.

There are currently 200 speed cameras on the road which they want to be pushed up to 800.

However, road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen told Heather Du Plessis Allan that he is not sure "that number is actually going to end up being being correct or accurate."

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US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has gone to Israel this week to talk about the war with the Israeli war cabinet.

He's passed on a message essentially asking the Israelis to begin pulling back from the relentless bombardment of Gaza.

US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Heather Du Plessis Allan that "the language from US officials would indicate they are growing tired of how long this war is going on".

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Ardie Savea has been named the Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial player of the year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards.

This comes a month after being named world rugby player of the year.

Newstalk ZB's Sports Contributor Jason Pine told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that he just "couldn't see who else could have won."

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The annual New Zealand health survey has found that less than half of adults exercise the recommended two and a half hours a week.

South Auckland Community advocate Dave Letele runs the Brown Butterbean Fitness Group.

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that many have other things on their mind.

Letele says families struggling to put food on the table don't have the time to eat healthily and exercise.

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Rishi Sunak's approval rating continues to take a hit in the polls ahead of the election.

His approval rating has reached -49, according to new data from YouGov- a lower rating than Boris Johnson scored after his resignation.

Only 21 percent of British voters hold a favourable view of Sunak, and 70 percent of voters disapprove.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's looking likely that the Tories will oust him before next year's election.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined in on discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

Finance Minister Nicola Willis remains firm in her decision to scrap cost increases to the Cook Strait mega-ferries project. Does this serve as a warning to the public service around budgets for big projects? What happens next?

GDP fell 0.3 percent in the three months to September - a much worse result than forecast by most economists. Does this mean New Zealand is in recession? 

Buller District Council has placed a limit on how many cats residents can own- only two cats are permitted per household. What do we think of this?

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More local councils are turning to asset sales in order to balance their books.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council aims to sell off several majority shares in the Port of Tauranga, and Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington are also investigating potential asset sales.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains what these sales might mean for investors.

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'The Big Feed', a famed rural telethon set to support farmer-driven charity Meat the Need, is heading into its final moments.

The telethon kicked off at 6am today and will wrap up at 8pm- giving hosts 14 hours to raise as many meat and milk meals as possible for over 110 food banks.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says this year's telethon aims to break last year's record of 1.2 million meals.

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