A free-trade agreement has been struck with the six Gulf nations, after an almost two-decade effort by successive kiwi governments.

Senior political correspondent Barry Soper tells Heather du Plessis-Allan New Zealand should look forward to this deal with great enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, Te Paati Māori is in trouble again as MP Takuta Ferris makes inappropriate remarks before the Justice Select Committee.

LISTEN ABOVE

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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

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on FTA deal with Gulf nations and Takuta Ferris in trouble again

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