Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB
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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.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the NHS doctor urging the public not to eat entire chocolate Easter eggs in one go
This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting.
Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming the average Easter egg contains three-quarters of an adult's recommended daily calorie intake- and urged people to practice moderation.
People on social media have taken this as a challenge, with Nigel Farage eating an Easter egg on his live GB News show to protest the 'nanny state'.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says obesity and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the region, so the warning holds weight.
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The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst behaved in the developed world?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Recent data has showed Kiwi students are among the worst-behaved in the developed world, with misbehaviour shooting up over the last couple of years. Why is this happening? Can it be addressed?
Plans for a giant ocean sanctuary to protect marine life around the Kermadec Islands have been scuppered by the Government. Is this the right decision?
The NZDF has responded to criticisms over their Cyclone Gabrielle response- could they have done better?
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the decline of electric vehicle sales
Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months.
Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new data.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says these decreased stats don't inspire confidence in buyers.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ Tracker data
DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite.
Their latest data shows he national breakeven forecast currently sits at $7.75 kg/MS.
The Country's Jamie Mackay recaps the report.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence and consumer confidence declining
After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again.
New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are back to feeling negative about the state of the economy.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the 'recession' headline comes with a lot of power to sway markets.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on research confirming New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour
Educators are calling for a solution after recent data revealed New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour.
An Education Review Office report shows behaviour has worsened in the past two years.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper blames the post-Covid educational decline and cell phones for these statistics.
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