Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB

Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks.

The call marks the first time the two sides have agreed to negotiate since the EU threatened China with electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is a positive step forward.

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It's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution.

Between a Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out Northland's power and the grounding of an Interislander ferry, concern is growing about a potential disaster.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains where the Government can go from here.

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Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget.

The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further.

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Two teens have been arrested after they got into a brawl at a mall in Adelaide.

Police received reports of two groups of young males fighting in the food court and some people in the group were allegedly carrying weapons.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the alert locking down the mall was reminiscent of the recent attack at Bondi Junction.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 24 June 2024, the Government has confirmed more than 50 new medicines will be funded, including some of the cancer drugs National promised before the election. So is Pharmac really still independent?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather she's going to try get by without having to buy new ferries for another five to six years.

Scott Barrett is the new captain of the All Blacks! All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan speaks to Heather from the big naming ceremony.

Plus the Huddle debates whether the new Jacinda Ardern documentary is something to look forward to.

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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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and Child Fund chief executive Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

It's been revealed that last week's power outage in Northland was caused by too many nuts being removed from the legs of a pylon. What do we think of this? Is this a sign something bigger is going on?

How much trouble is the Government in after the ferry drama over the weekend, given that Nicola Willis herself made it clear she wants the two ferries we had on order cancelled?

It's being reported that a documentary about Dame Jacinda Ardern is in the works in Hollywood. Ae we looking forward to this? How will it be received in New Zealand - and overseas?

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