There's hope a women's trans-Tasman Super Rugby final is a sign of things to come.

The Super Rugby Aupiki champions will face the Australian Super W winners in a crossover finale to be hosted in New Zealand next year.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this news further. 

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There's hope a women's trans-Tasman Super Rugby final is a sign of things to come.
The Super Rugby Aupiki champions will face the Australian Super W winners in a crossover finale to be hosted in New Zealand next year.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this news 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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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the upcoming trans-Tasman Women's Super Rugby Final

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20 November.

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Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024 

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There's more power pain to come next year - as Kiwi households can expect a slight increase to their bills come April.

The Commerce Commission has warned the average power bill will go up by $10, and there's room for additional increases to come.

Commissioner Vhari McWha says additional funding is needed to create a safe and reliable power network.

"For Transpower in particular, some of their assets are quite old and they need to be replaced - and some of them are less old and they'll be maintaining those."

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There's more power pain to come next year - as Kiwi households can expect a slight increase to their bills come April.
The Commerce Commission has warned the average power bill will go up by $10, and there's room for additional increases to come.
Commissioner Vhari McWha says additional funding is needed to create a safe and reliable power network.
"For Transpower in particular, some of their assets are quite old and they need to be replaced - and some of them are less old and they'll be maintaining those."
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Vhari McWha: Commerce Commission Commissioner on power bills going up from April 2025

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New Zealand has pledged $10 million to a global fund to help developing countries respond to climate change damage. 

Minister-in-charge, Simon Watts has made the commitment at the UN Climate Change Summit in Azerbaijan.

Watts says the contribution will help deliver effective support to help people in the most-affected regions build stronger communities.

He explained that this will come out of New Zealand's overseas aid budget.

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New Zealand has pledged $10 million to a global fund to help developing countries respond to climate change damage.&nbsp;
Minister-in-charge, Simon Watts has made the commitment at the UN Climate Change Summit in Azerbaijan.
Watts says the contribution will help deliver effective support to help people in the most-affected regions build stronger communities.
He explained that this will come out of New Zealand's overseas aid budget.
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Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on New Zealand pledging $10 million to help developing countries respond to climate change

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the upcoming trans-Tasman Women's Super Rugby Final

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