Sir Steve Hansen shocked rugby fans everywhere by seemingly defecting to New Zealand's greatest rugby rival.

Hansen later revealed he joined up with the Wallabies as a favour to their coach - and his mate - Eddie Jones ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game against France.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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Sir Steve Hansen shocked rugby fans everywhere by seemingly defecting to New Zealand's greatest rugby rival.
Hansen later revealed he joined up with the Wallabies as a favour to their coach - and his mate - Eddie Jones ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game against France.
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.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joining up with the Wallabies

Over in the UK, British finance minister John Healey is due to announce his first Budget on Wednesday - but people aren't feeling optimistic.

Households and businesses are struggling to cover all their costs, and another winter full of rising energy bills is looming.

UK correspondent Enda Brady claims minimum wage is set to go up for younger workers, but this won't be good news for businesses.

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Over in the UK, British finance minister John Healey is due to announce his first Budget on Wednesday - but people aren't feeling optimistic.
Households and businesses are struggling to cover all their costs, and another winter full of rising energy bills is looming.
UK correspondent Enda Brady claims minimum wage is set to go up for younger workers, but this won't be good news for businesses.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of Chancellor John Healey presenting UK 2026 Budget

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The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 is set to close again tonight for nine consecutive nights, but there's hope for a way forward.

The route has been closed several times over the past year due to storms and adverse weather conditions, causing delays and detours for drivers. 

National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers is feeling hopeful - as this closure was planned so contractors could install a retaining wall at the site of a major slip.

"Short-term pain for hopefully some longer-term gain and fewer closures."

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The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 is set to close again tonight for nine consecutive nights, but there's hope for a way forward.
The route has been closed several times over the past year due to storms and adverse weather conditions, causing delays and detours for drivers.&nbsp;
National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers is feeling hopeful - as this closure was planned so contractors could install a retaining wall at the site of a major slip.
"Short-term pain for hopefully some longer-term gain and fewer closures."
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the latest closure of the Awakino Gorge

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The gap between the two major parties has narrowed again, leaving people speculating about how the election could go.

According to the latest 1News-Verian poll, National has dropped to 29 points and Labour is holding steady on 27.

Meanwhile, the Greens have dropped to 15, ACT is on 12, NZ First has gone up to 10 and Opportunity has fallen to 6. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the results further.

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The gap between the two major parties has narrowed again, leaving people speculating about how the election could go.
According to the latest 1News-Verian poll, National has dropped to 29 points and Labour is holding steady on 27.
Meanwhile, the Greens have dropped to 15, ACT is on 12, NZ First has gone up to 10 and Opportunity has fallen to 6.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the results further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host unpacks latest 1News-Verian poll results

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joining up with the Wallabies

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