Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB

Over in the UK, inflation has hit the Reserve Bank's target for the first time in nearly three years.

Prices rose by 2 percent in the year to May, down from the previous 2.3 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these stats will likely come into play ahead of July's general election.

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Prime Minister Luxon's managed to find himself in hot water after some off-colour comments about previous business delegations.

Ahead of his trip to Japan, the Prime Minister said the calibre was lacking in earlier delegations, labelling prior groups 'C-list'.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Luxon's comments seemed particularly awkward.

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The second carbon auction of the year failed with no bids made.

4,075,700 New Zealand Units were on offer at the June auction - prompting zero interest from potential buyers.

ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby explains why the market didn't feel the need to turn up for this.

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Former market darling Lululemon's been having a rough year, with shares plummeting 40 percent in 2024.

The famed athleisure brand is experiencing a drop in popularity after five years of steady growth.

Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor says this is down to inventory missteps and people turning away from discretionary spending.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 June 2024, Cricket boss Scott Weelink speaks to Heather after Kane Williamson relinquished his Black Caps captaincy.

The PM is in hot water after saying some business delegations on past overseas trips were "C-list". But Barry Soper reckons he might have a point.

The Huddle debates whether the Greens are a bunch of hypocrites after asking to use private carparks of some Wellington businesses.

Plus, should you wear your boxers as shorts next summer? Vogue reckons you should.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Newshub journalist Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issue of the day - and more!

Prime Minister Luxon's found himself in hot water after calling previous business delegations 'C-list' before heading off to Japan. Is this a bad look for him?

Kane Williamson is relinquishing the Black Caps captaincy in order to make more money playing in overseas tournaments. Is this the right move for him?

The Greens have been caught asking local Wellington businesses to borrow their parking spaces for a party event after scrapping on-street parking for their cycleway. How hypocritical is this?

More people are wearing boxer shorts as shorts - are we into this fashion trend?

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