Winston Peters is accusing National of discriminating against Indian citizens in the Indian free trade deal - a shocking about-turn from earlier criticism. 

The NZ First leader previously claimed the deal would lead to open-slather immigration. 

But he now says National's abruptly changed course by tightening immigration settings against Indian citizens.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the debate further. 

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Winston Peters is accusing National of discriminating against Indian citizens in the Indian free trade deal - a shocking about-turn from earlier criticism.&nbsp;
The NZ First leader previously claimed the deal would lead to open-slather immigration.&nbsp;
But he now says National's abruptly changed course by tightening immigration settings against Indian citizens.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the debate further.&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.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters raising issues with the Government's FTA with India

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Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong thinks Christopher Luxon is bluffing when he says he has ruled out working with her party.

National's leader has been consistently saying he wouldn't form a coalition that included Opportunity after the vote in November. 

That's despite many polls that have the party in the kingmaker position. 

Barry Soper broke down the story with Heather du Plessis-Allan. 

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Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong thinks Christopher Luxon is bluffing when he says he has ruled out working with her party.
National's leader has been consistently saying he wouldn't form a coalition that included Opportunity after the vote in November.&nbsp;
That's despite many polls that have the party in the kingmaker position.&nbsp;
Barry Soper broke down the story with Heather du Plessis-Allan.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Qiulae Wong's prediction that National will call Opportunity after the election

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The Wiggles are returning to New Zealand for the first time in two years.

The Australian children's entertainment superstars remain one of the biggest names in family entertainment, dominating streaming charts and winning over new generations of fans.

Among the current line-up is Lachlan Gillespie, better known as Lachy Wiggle, who has become one of the group's most popular performers.

He joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk the return to the country. 

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The Wiggles are returning to New Zealand for the first time in two years.
The Australian children's entertainment superstars remain one of the biggest names in family entertainment, dominating streaming charts and winning over new generations of fans.
Among the current line-up is Lachlan Gillespie, better known as Lachy Wiggle, who has become one of the group's most popular performers.
He joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk the return to the country.&nbsp;
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Lachy Wiggle: Member of famous children's entertainment group on return to NZ

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday  9 October.

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 9 October. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2026 

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters raising issues with the Government's FTA with India

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