Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about whether the election is already over, whether National should front up with the details of their tax plan, and David Seymour's recent actions.

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Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on whether China's economy may slowly be turning around and if North Korea has finally agreed to supply Russia with weapons.

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The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row to counter stubborn inflation but signalled it is likely done tightening policy.

The central bank for the 20 countries that use the euro lifted its deposit rate to 4.0 per cent from 3.75 per cent, taking it to an all-time-high.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk about it.

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Tonight on The Huddle, sports journalist Lavina Good and One News sports editor Abby Wilson discuss the only two topics on every Kiwi sports fans mind: Will Shaun Johnson start for the Warriors tomorrow night, and how will the All Blacks respond against Namibia in their second world cup game.

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The banking industry has promised to crack down on scams.

The retail banks have announced plans for an anti-scam centre, an account name-checking service and some other initiatives, but can't provide any details of how long it'll take to implement them.

Earlier this week there were calls for the Ombudsman to investigate whether banks are failing to do everything they should to prevent scams.

Banking Association chief executive, Roger Beaumont spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about it.

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Weekend Sport Producer Andy McDonnell talks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about what the All Blacks need to do to get out of their Rugby World Cup pool, and whether Shaun Johnson will make the Warriors side for the Knights game. 

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ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on new poll results about co-governance. 

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A former work and income boss is calling part of Act's welfare policy incredibly brave.

Deputy leader Brooke van Velden spoke over the weekend, about electronic management of people on income support.

It means issuing money cards to people who've been on benefits for a long time which can only be used to buy essentials.

Former WINZ CEO, Christine Rankin says that's reasonable and sensible.

She says no politician ever seems to have the courage to take such steps.

She says trapping people on the benefit is disgusting.

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National says it will review its policy to lure international tech talent to New Zealand after a year to see if it's working.

If elected, it would introduce a three-year visa targeting the world's top graduates and a separate visa to give residency to those at the top of the field.

Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says they wanted to think outside the square.

She says New Zealand really struggles to attract top talent.

She says looking at how many have come here on the Green list, only 51 were on tech-visas.

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The nation is holding its breath hoping that Shaun Johnson will be fit enough to play against the Newcastle Knights in tomorrow night’s semi-final in Auckland.

He missed out on last week’s game against the Panthers which resulted in the Warriors losing 32-6.

Heather du Plessis-Allan asked Warriors Assistant Coach Stacey Jones for an update.

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