Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow.

A source has told Bloomberg the new Governor is a woman - and is from overseas.

Speculation has centred on the Bank of England's Sarah Breerdon.

Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell speculates ahead of the big announcement. 

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Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow.
A source has told Bloomberg the new Governor is a woman - and is from overseas.
Speculation has centred on the Bank of England's Sarah Breerdon.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell speculates ahead of the big announcement.&nbsp;
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government promising to confirm a new Reserve Bank Governor

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. 

"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens

"We've never seen that before."

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated.&nbsp;
"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens
"We've never seen that before."
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025 

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France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12.

The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv.

But, the money may not be enough.

"Bit by bit it's getting worse and worse for Ukraine, no matter what support they've got," Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens.

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France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12.
The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv.
But, the money may not be enough.
"Bit by bit it's getting worse and worse for Ukraine, no matter what support they've got," Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says things are getting worse for Ukraine despite support

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Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government promising to confirm a new Reserve Bank Governor

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