The Wellington Phoenix Women's team might be the sports story of the year. 

They've gone from a wooden spoon team to making the grand final tomorrow, making them the first kiwi team to ever make the A League final. 

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The Wellington Phoenix Women's team might be the sports story of the year.&nbsp;
They've gone from a wooden spoon team to making the grand final tomorrow, making them the first kiwi team to ever make the A League final.&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

CJ Bott: Phoenix Women's team through to final

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It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday.

Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent, but a hike hasn't been ruled out.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.

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It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday.
Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent, but a hike hasn't been ruled out.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what markets are planning for the OCR this week

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Police stormed the offices of Türkiye's main opposition CHP party, concluding a long-running standoff.

Supporters had barricaded the courtyard entrance with buses and the building with furniture, and pictures and videos showed police  tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.

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Police stormed the offices of Türkiye's main opposition CHP party, concluding a long-running standoff.
Supporters had barricaded the courtyard entrance with buses and the building with furniture, and pictures and videos showed police &nbsp;tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Turkish police storming offices of main opposition party

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 May.

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 Monday 25 May. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026 

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CJ Bott: Phoenix Women's team through to final

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