Ardie Savea's urging Moana Pasifika fans to stick with the team - after confirming he won't play Super Rugby next year.

The All Blacks vice-captain is taking up a second Japanese sabbatical in 2026 - returning to the Kobe Steelers team he played for last year.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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Ardie Savea's urging Moana Pasifika fans to stick with the team - after confirming he won't play Super Rugby next year.
The All Blacks vice-captain is taking up a second Japanese sabbatical in 2026 - returning to the Kobe Steelers team he played for last year.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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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

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ardie Savea taking a second Japanese sabbatical

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The US Federal Reserve has raised its inflation forecast as it held interest rates steady, citing an 'uncertain' economic outlook because of the war in Iran.

Rates were kept steady at a range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent, with officials flagging one expected cut by the end of the year.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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The US Federal Reserve has raised its inflation forecast as it held interest rates steady, citing an 'uncertain' economic outlook because of the war in Iran.
Rates were kept steady at a range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent, with officials flagging one expected cut by the end of the year.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve raising inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Originair says it's already had to reduce flights between Westport and Wellington - and the route's now set to be axed by May. Do we think this is the right move? Should we try to fund it?

The Government says it's working to find a solution as the Middle East conflict looks to impact fuel supplies and make prices go up. What do we make of this? Why has the Government's tone changed? 

Stats NZ data out today has GDP rising 0.2 percent in the December quarter and 0.9 percent in the September quarter, after contracting in the three months to June. This isn't what economists were hoping for - do we think things will get better? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Originair says it's already had to reduce flights between Westport and Wellington - and the route's now set to be axed by May. Do we think this is the right move? Should we try to fund it?
The Government says it's working to find a solution as the Middle East conflict looks to impact fuel supplies and make prices go up. What do we make of this? Why has the Government's tone changed?&nbsp;
Stats NZ data out today has GDP rising 0.2 percent in the December quarter and 0.9 percent in the September quarter, after contracting in the three months to June. This isn't what economists were hoping for - do we think things will get better?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we need to give Originair more funding?

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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown. 

Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change. 

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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.&nbsp;
Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ardie Savea taking a second Japanese sabbatical

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