Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Blackcaps are on the verge of yet another world cup semi-final after a convincing five wicket win against Sri Lanka.  

Meaning that Pakistan needs to win against England tomorrow night by at least 287 runs, while batting first, to overtake them on net run rate. 

Essentially, it's all but confirmed the Blackcaps will face favourites India.  

And Blackcap's bowler Trent Boult talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the results and what to expect for the semi-final. 

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Fonterra's new climate plan has been welcomed by Federated Farmers and climate researchers  

The company pledged to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2030. 

Business commentator Rod Oram joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk about it.  

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Labour leader and outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was re-elected as leader. Was he really only the valid option?

Where do coalition negotiations currently sit?

Should Electoral Commissioner Karl Le Quesne lose his job over the election mistakes?

ZB's Political Editor Jason Walls wraps the week that was.

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Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has announced it will immediately sell off its shares in three Israeli banks in response to the conflict in Gaza.   

Simplicity says after an internal review, it decided the banks don't meet the requirements of its responsible investment policy.  

Sam Stubbs is the CEO of Simplicity talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about it. 

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Tonight in The Sports Huddle, ZB's Andrew Alderson and sports journalist Lavina Good joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The Black Caps comprehensively beat Sri Lanka and now have one foot in the semi-finals. But can they beat India?

Eddie Jones has turned up in Japan after he said he wasn't interested in the job. How toxic is he?

And Beauden Barrett could be back in the All Blacks in 2024.

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Winston Peters and his team have left the capital, after a whirlwind of talks with Act and National. 

Newstalk ZB understands New Zealand First's leader has landed in Auckland, to reflect on talks so far, and the next round. 

It's understood Act and New Zealand First have laid down the law to National warning Chris Luxon a government he leads won't simply have the minor parties on the side. 

Rather they will be an intricate part of any Governing arrangement agreed. 

Meanwhile, there's been an early agreement an Act, National, New Zealand First Government will have a strong focus on fast-tracking infrastructure. 

ZB Political Editor Jason Walls updated Heather du Plessis-Allan on the progress.  


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The Bird of the Century winner announcement will now be delayed by two days following an influx of hundreds of thousands of votes thanks to British comedian John Oliver and his Puteketeke campaign.  

The winner will be announced on Wednesday 15th November while voting closes at 5pm on Sunday the 12th. 

Forest and Bird communications advisor Ellen Rykers spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about it. 

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Police investigating the murder of baby Ruthless Empire believe that crucial evidence was disposed of - and have revealed more details surrounding the death of the toddler three weeks ago.  

Nobody has been charged and it appears that the three people of interest have not given police the full story. 

NZ Herald reporter, Melissa Nightingale, has been following developments today. 

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Act's leader says a strong relationship with Winston Peters is important, as Government-forming talks continue.

David Seymour and the New Zealand First leader talked for just 10 minutes in Wellington today.

He told Heather du Plessis Allan it wasn't a long talk, but it was productive.

He says it's worth taking the time to speak face-to-face - with three years ahead of them.

He says all three parties have to work together and a triangle is always going to be stronger than a V, if all three parties are talking at the same time.

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The Whitehouse says Israel has agreed to four-hour military pauses in Gaza. This comes after a lot of pressure from the US on Israel. 

Meanwhile, there is a year to go until the Presidential Election and there's concern that Joe Biden isn't going to win. But any other democrat candidate could? 

And now that the actors have agreed to a deal, when are the shows coming back on, and how much has it cost the industry? 

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about it. 

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