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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.
2023 Newstalk ZB
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  • Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson resigning from Labour after Epstein documents revealed

    Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson resigning from Labour after Epstein documents revealed
    Feb 2 2026

    The former British ambassador to the US has resigned from the UK Labour Party, over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    The BBC reports that Lord Mandelson, who was sacked as the ambassador last year, is now stepping down from the party entirely.

    The latest release of Epstein files suggested Epstein transferred Mandelson more than $125,000 in 2003 and 2004.

    UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.

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    5 min
  • Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the prospect of selling certain assets

    Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the prospect of selling certain assets
    Feb 2 2026

    Christchurch is set to re-ignite the debate over asset sales, according to new reports.

    The council's commercial arm has floated selling certain assets, including Citycare, to pay for other projects.

    Councillor Sam MacDonald explained further.

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    4 min
  • Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Donald Trump picking Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve

    Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Donald Trump picking Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
    Feb 2 2026

    President Donald Trump revealed he's picked Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor, to lead the central bank.

    Since taking office, Donald Trump has been critical of Jerome Powell and encouraged him to lower interest rates.

    Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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    3 min
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